Transparency and training in peer review: Discussing the contributions of early-career researchers to the review process

This year’s theme for Peer Review Week is “Identity”, with a focus on promoting equity in peer review practices and recognizing how personal identity can influence the process. While many researchers may involve trainees with their reviews, not all will acknowledge the contributions made by these ea...

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Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/6e1ae92d39934f7bbb2314d33c8f4d3f
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Summary:This year’s theme for Peer Review Week is “Identity”, with a focus on promoting equity in peer review practices and recognizing how personal identity can influence the process. While many researchers may involve trainees with their reviews, not all will acknowledge the contributions made by these early-career researchers or request that journals provide them with direct recognition. In this Q&A, we asked pairs of faculty and post-doctoral fellows who previously co-reviewed manuscripts at Communications Biology to reflect on their experiences with peer review, and the importance of including and recognizing early-career researchers as part of this process.