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  2. 5 hours ago
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    Got your point & I agree. However, the quality of the scientific production may be threatened. I see the problematic system as an adverse event that we need to bear with, while we find a better treatment. OA+ improving non-financial incentives may be the alternatives

  3. Dec 22

    "What does do? Refereeing undoubtedly delays the publication of research, but it is widely believed to add significant value as a means of accrediting ‘proper’ research and researchers"

  4. 17 hours ago

    Out of curiosity Twitterati do you know anyone who ISN'T really fond of for the reasons suggested in this article (and from a general health and wellbeing angle)? If not get in touch...

  5. Dec 26

    process from 2012, but it is still same 😂 Any experience with this 'reviewer's gradient'? Rev1 The flow of the manuscript is all-over the place, difficult to follow. Rev2 Despite the review is easy to read, some issues need attention. Rev3 The paper is well written.

  6. 3 hours ago

    👇 This. Scored is divisive & spurs retaliation. Also important to note that if the non-judgemental spirit of isn’t actively cultivated & reinforced by leadership, you can end up w the same behavior. Just removing the score doesn’t guarantee success.

  7. Dec 22

    … points / credits system for and editing / authoring for journals

  8. 5 hours ago

    Tales from the Trenches brings together case studies, journal management strategies, and new developments in from editors across , the , and .

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  10. 16 hours ago
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    Agree! It doesnt improve quality and I think it’ll, eventually, ⬇️quality, ⬆️corruption & will boost fake reviews I see as a service;we need to encourage this idea and as you said, to improve incentives: is on the right track on this task!

  11. Dec 18

    Can journal editors *please* stop allowing reviewers to ask that their papers be cited in every submission they review? This is coercive and bordering on research misconduct in some cases.

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  12. Dec 26

    Interesting: Journal to experiment with opt-in/opt-out transparent .

  13. Dec 20

    Good and timely is absolutely essential for the success of . We are therefore extremely grateful for the support of so many colleagues who have dedicated their time this year.

  14. Dec 24

    Listening to excellent production of MR James' Casting the Runes' with . What terrors (rightfully) befall reviewers who reject papers!!! 🤣

  15. Dec 21

    Uh-oh...taking on the dreaded role of "Reviewer 3" for the first time.

  16. Dec 21

    Or as I always say, 'show me your models'!

  17. Dec 20

    I always appreciate reading how works from the AE or journal's side. And here explains nicely the black-box of how reviewers are invited. How (as an editor) I choose lists of reviewers

  18. Dec 20

    What a great list on choosing reviewers. I'd add 1) calling on related experts who've recently published with the journal since they tend to respond positively and 2) PhD students who are often on top of the latest literature.

  19. Dec 22

    The gap between the potential and actuality of is unfortunate. This is another symptom of asking faculty to do more, despite limited time and little recognition. Sometimes, it's a struggle just to find two reviewers!

  20. 8 hours ago

    Keep seing even new papers on the perpetuate the myth that the number of microbial cells outnumber human cells by 10:1. Estimates from 2016 are 1:1. What happened to ?

  21. Dec 26

    in the market – will technologies such as democratize academic ? And does transparency really outweigh anonymity in ? Eye-opening article by :

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