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Published 2019-05-05
Editorial policies of many highly-cited journals are hidden or unclear
We used criteria associated with the Transpose database to evaluate policies in 171 of the most highly-cited journals across disciplines. We found that nearly one third don’t clearly state even basic information about the editorial process, such as whether peer review is blinded. These findings represent preliminary results of the Transpose landscape study.
Published 2019-02-06
Transpose: A database of journal policies on peer review and preprints
Presentation about the Transpose Database
Published 2018-08-29
Publish peer reviews
In this commentary (paywalled), Jessica Polka and colleagues call on journals to sign a pledge to make reviewers’ anonymous comments part of the official scientific record.
Published 2018-08-28
Open letter on the publication of peer review reports
An open letter encouraging the publishing of peer reviews