How do you review a peer-reviewed article?

How do you review a peer-reviewed article?

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1. Justify your recommendation with concrete evidence and specific examples.
2. Be specific so the authors know what they need to do to improve.
3. Be thorough. This might be the only time you read the manuscript.
4. Be professional and respectful.
5. Remember to say what you liked about the manuscript!

Are Elsevier articles peer-reviewed?

All articles in open access journals which are published by Elsevier have undergone peer review and upon acceptance are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download.

How do you write a review on Elsevier?

The paper should include references to all relevant published work world-wide. Typically, papers contain at least 70 to 150 references, depending on the subject area. Figures and tables, taken from past papers, (suitably acknowledged) should be used to illustrate major points made in the text.

Is it hard to publish a review paper?

Answer: A review article is generally more difficult to publish for the simple reason that it is more difficult to write a good quality review than a good quality original research paper. However, remember that what matters the most is the quality of your research and how well you have presented it in your manuscript.

Can I publish a review paper on my own?

If you have worked on your own, there is no need of a second author. You can be the corresponding author and the presenting author both. From paper submission, review process, resubmission and acceptance etc., all the information will be mailed to the email of the corresponding author.

How do I comment on a review?

How to write code review comments

1. Summary. Be kind.
2. Courtesy. In general, it is important to be courteous and respectful while also being very clear and helpful to the developer whose code you are reviewing.
3. Explain Why.
4. Giving Guidance.
5. Accepting Explanations.

How do I respond to reviewer comments?

Response: Agree. I/We have, accordingly, done/revised/changed/modified…..to emphasize this point. [Discuss the changes made, providing the necessary explanation/clarification. Mention exactly where in the revised manuscript this change can be found – page number, paragraph, and line.]

How do I get feedback from reviewers?

How to reply to reviewers

1. Have a clear structure.
2. Start with a kind intro thanking editor and reviewers.
3. Be precise and respond to every single comment.
4. Challenge the reviewers, if need be.
5. Show some ‘blood’
6. Exploit differences between reviewers to your benefit.
7. Incorporate most, if not all of the additional literature the reviewers suggest.

How do I disagree with reviewers?

You can always defend your manuscript and write to the reviewer(s). Elaborating on your idea supporting it with strong evidence and rationale help reviewers reconsider and approve your manuscript. Be polite, give proper argument to explain why you differ with reviewer comment, and let the editor decide.

How do you write a response to a review?

How to Respond to Negative Reviews

1. Address the Reviewer. Your customers want to be heard individually and addressed personally.
2. Say Thank You.
3. Apologize and Sympathize.
4. Take Responsibility.
5. Make Things Right.
6. Take the Issue Offline.
7. Ask for A Second Chance.
8. Responding to a Negative Restaurant Review.

How do you respond to a peer review?

How to Receive and Respond to Peer Review Feedback

1. Start a list of essential vs. unessential requests to prioritize your work.
2. Decide whether you’ll need time to conduct additional experiments. Don’t shy away from providing additional data.
3. Make sure you have a system for responding to each comment, and demonstrating your changes.
4. Don’t ignore any comments.

What is a benefit of peer review?

Peer review builds student investment in writing and helps students understand the relationship between their writing and their coursework in ways that undergraduates sometimes overlook. It forces students to engage with writing and encourages the self-reflexivity that fosters critical thinking skills.

How do you write a peer response?

If you are the responder . . .

1. Carefully listen to and/or read the draft.
2. Answer the writer’s immediate questions.
3. Complete a response sheet to organize your ideas.
4. Then comment aloud about the writing. Tell what parts you like and suggest ways to make the writing even better.
5. Always be kind and polite in your remarks.

Do reviewers see each others comments?

Reviewer comments can be shared in Editorial Manager. In EM, journals can optionally share reviewer identities, reviewer comments, and decision letters with other reviewers. This means that EM supports the most common “open” peer review workflows where reviewers are allowed to see each other’s comments.

How do you respond to peer review comments when submitting papers for publication?

How to reply to peer review comments when submitting papers for publication

1. We thank the reviewer for pointing this out. We have revised.
2. We have removed.
3. We agree and have updated.
4. We have fixed the error.
5. This observation is correct. We have changed.
6. We have made the change. The new sentence reads as follows.

How do you revise a research paper and response to reviewers?

Revising your paper and responding to reviewer comments

1. Address all points raised by the editor and reviewers.
2. Describe the revisions to your manuscript in your response letter.
3. Perform any additional experiments or analyses the reviewers recommend (unless you feel that they would not make your paper better; if this is the case, explain why in your response letter)

How do you respond to a reader report?

Responding to Reader Reports: The Details

1. Argument and narrative arc are key.
2. Pay attention to what readers don’t (or mis-) understand.
3. Claim the easy wins.
4. Be pragmatic with new research.
5. Approach with humility and confidence.

How do you write a reader report?

Not Your Fourth Grade Book Report: Tips for Writing Reader’s Reports

1. Don’t Get Bogged Down in the Details. Keep the plot summary on a need-to-know basis.
2. Be Honest…
3. …But Not Too Honest.
4. It’s Not All About “Like”
5. Comparisons Are Your Friend.
6. Keep Sight of Your Goal.

How do you write an author response?

General themes for writing the response

1. Be polite and appreciative.
2. Do not address every concern.
3. Address the main concerns first.
4. Reference the key concerns in a manner close to how the reviewers phrased them, so they are easy to find.
5. Reference your own paper for answers to reviewer concerns.