Author: van Rooyen, Susan

Source: Learned Publishing, Volume 14, Number 2, 1 April 2001 , pp. 85-91(7)

Publisher: Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers

Abstract:

This paper discusses the role of peer review in the decision-making processes of scientific journals. It outlines the objectives of peer review and some of the problems. It then goes on to describe research into the quality of peer review, in particular the BMJ's programme of research to date, the results obtained, and consequent changes in practice. It also looks briefly at future possibilities for research into the peer-review process.

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Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1087/095315101300059413

Affiliations: 1: Research Co-ordinator, BMJ, 1996-2000

Publication date: 2001-04-01

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