CRS Peer Review & Publication Process 2

Question 1

What is 'open peer review' in the context of scholarly publishing?

Accepted Answer

A process where reviewer identities and reports are publicly disclosed

Answer

Open peer review makes reviewer identities and/or their reports publicly accessible, promoting transparency and accountability.

Question 2

Which type of publication bias occurs when studies with statistically significant results are more likely to be published?

Accepted Answer

Positive publication bias

Answer

Positive publication bias is the tendency for journals to preferentially publish studies showing significant or positive results over null or negative findings.

Question 3

A manuscript that is sent back to authors with required changes before a final decision is given a:

Accepted Answer

Major revision decision

Answer

A major revision decision asks authors to make substantial changes and resubmit, with no guarantee of acceptance until the revised version is re-reviewed.

Question 4

What does 'impact factor' (IF) measure for a journal?

Accepted Answer

The average number of citations articles receive in a two-year window

Answer

Impact factor is calculated as the average number of citations received per article published in a journal during the preceding two years.

Question 5

Which term describes the practice of submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals?

Accepted Answer

Parallel submission

Answer

Parallel (or simultaneous) submission—sending one manuscript to multiple journals at once—is an ethical violation, as most journals require exclusive submission.

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CRS Peer Review & Publication Process 2