APS and its editors are aware of concerns with “Declines in Religiosity Predict Increases in Violent Crime—but Not Among Countries With Relatively High Average IQ,” & are examining the article & review process. We welcome all comments/criticisms psci@psychologicalscience.org
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When I was editor at Emotion, we got concerned about the way candidate gene papers were being reviewed. And since we didn't have anyone on hand with expertise, I invited an outside author team to examine what we were doing and point out shortcomings (and published it in 2015).
That's a totally legit way to improve the quality of reviewing, and I'd have no trouble with that.
