{"product_id":"peer-review-and-manuscript-management-in-scientific-journals-9781405131599","title":"Peer Review and Manuscript Management in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive yet concise book provides a thorough and complete guide to every aspect of managing the peer review process for scientific journals. Until now, little information has been readily available on how this important facet of the journal publishing process should be conducted properly. \u003ci\u003ePeer Review and Manuscript Management in Scientific Journals\u003c\/i\u003e fills this gap and provides clear guidance on all aspects of peer review, from manuscript submission to final decision.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeer Review and Manuscript Management in Scientific Journals\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for science journal editors, editorial office staff and publishers. It is an invaluable handbook for the set-up of new Editorial Offices, as well as a useful reference for well-established journals which may need guidance on a particular situation, or may want to review their current practices. Although intended primarily for journals in science, much of its content will be relevant to other scholarly areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"…a godsend to the rookie editor taking the driving seat for the first time and feeling understandably daunted by the responsibility. Statements like 'no editorial office should be without it', 'an essential resource' or 'indispensable' unfortunately sound like clichés. In the case of this book, however, they are all true. In fact, I think I will need a second copy for when one of my colleagues pinches this one!\"   (\u003ci\u003eLearned Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e).  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“By writing a book on peer review and manuscript management, Irene Hames has helped millions of readers, thousands of authors and hundreds of reviewers and editors to reach a higher standard for scientific publications. I benefited greatly reading the book and warmly suggest every scientist to have it available as a reference book on his or her book shelf when thinking about putting together a manuscript or when invited to serve the community as a reviewer.” (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Sedimentary Research\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Hames’ aim is to provide a manual to help editors, their editorial colleagues, and staff, and to give practical guidance on all aspects of peer review, creating an awareness of the issues involved and potential problems. This she has achieved, taking the reader from manuscript submission, through the peer review process, to decision making… [Included are] some 80 pages of appendices. These extremely useful checklists, forms, guidance, and sample letters provide salient information, and act as an excellent resource for all involved in the publication of scientific journals. Hames offers essential instruction for editors at all levels. Reviewers, even authors, would profit from reading this book. But it will be of most use to those starting a new position in the publication of scientific journals; from academic Editor-in-Chief to Editorial Assistant, it should be prerequisite reading.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Lancet\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"… this comprehensive, authoritative, and useful book represents a precious resource for would-be editors wishing to learn every aspect of manuscript management and peer review. Established journals wishing to review and update administrative practices, and even authors and peer reviewers may find it helpful and informative on many aspects of the work performed in editorial offices, which often is shrouded in mystery.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Medical Association\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...a timely and well-informed book. Newly appointed editors will find masses of useful information and practical tips. Seasoned editors will be inspired to reassess and refine their own procedures.\" (\u003ci\u003ePolar Research\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“An excellent and must-read book for journal editors … It will also serve as a valuable resource for anyone interested or involved in the peer-review process.” (\u003ci\u003ePsycCritiques\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Irene Hames....writes engagingly, and, from the viewpoint of her extensive experience, provides a practical handbook that describes ways of coping with the many day-to-day problems that must be faced by the editor and office staff of a scientific journal...I strongly recommend it...\" (\u003ci\u003eEditing Matters\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eRobert Campbell\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSally Morris\u003c\/i\u003e ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat should peer review do? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does peer review assume? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is this book trying to achieve? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The peer-review process – how to get going 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basic process 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe people involved in running the peer-review process 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice organization 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoice of system and procedures 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecord keeping 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystems available 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Manuscript submission and initial checks on completeness and suitability 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmission guidance to authors 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJournal scope and editorial policy 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManuscript presentation 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManuscript submission 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking and logging of submitted manuscripts 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransfer to editor 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial assessment of suitability and rejection without external review 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManuscripts with language problems 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The full review process 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying and selecting appropriate reviewers 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewer information 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to go about identifying and selecting reviewers 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding reviewers 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo invite or not? 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting reviewers 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponses to invitations to review 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the manuscript and associated material to the reviewers 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation reviewers will require 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociated material needed by reviewers 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring review progress 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReminding and chasing reviewers 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems during review 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewers not returning reviews 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving and checking of returned reviews 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking of reviews 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ethics of amending reviewer reports for authors 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ‘ideal’ report 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack-to-back manuscripts 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with enquiries on manuscript status 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: The decision-making process for reviewed manuscripts 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe organizational structure for decision making 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe decision-making process 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivided opinions from reviewers 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe decisions that can be made 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecks to be made before communicating decisions to authors 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating the decision to the authors 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRebuttals and appeals from authors 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with revisions 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with resubmissions 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems with resubmissions 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcceptance 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision making to consistent standards and the problem of availability of space 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial considerations in decision making: dual-use research and the possible misuse of information 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Moving to online submission and review 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do you choose an online system? 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to prepare to move to online working 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of current workflow and responsibilities 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecification design for the journal 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and text options on the site 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation of editorial correspondence for the online site 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth and safety issues 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining and support 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData transfer 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe launch and transition period 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to expect after going live online 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact on submission numbers 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact on the quality of submissions 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact on geographical origin of submissions 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact on reviewing and administration times 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems that may be encountered and how to deal with them 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline systems are never closed 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsers will grumble 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsers needing extra support 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditors not using the online system properly 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe need to work ‘offline’ occasionally 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsers not using the online system to communicate or not mounting all relevant information 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponses from reviewers 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviews submitted for the wrong manuscript or comments in the wrong place, and editors submitting the wrong documents or working on the wrong manuscript screen 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther editors or people not associated with a manuscript needing to see material 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmissions from the editor-in-chief 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewers requesting hard copy and\/or refusing to work online 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsers adding other people’s email addresses to their own accounts 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA final note 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Reviewers – a precious resource 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThanks and feedback to reviewers 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewer training 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to recompense reviewers 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to develop and maintain reviewer loyalty 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognition of peer review as an accredited professional activity 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The obligations and responsibilities of the people involved in peer review 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors – their obligations and responsibilities 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo act honestly 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo choose the most appropriate journal 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo make sure manuscripts are well presented, contain nothing inappropriate and are submitted correctly 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo deal appropriately with all authorship issues 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditors – their obligations and responsibilities 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral responsibilities 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities to authors 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities to reviewers 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities to readers 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewers – their obligations and responsibilities 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditorial office staff – their obligations and responsibilities 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConflicts of interest – what they are and how to deal with them 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are conflicts of interest? 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow should conflicts of interest be handled? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoral dilemmas 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical or human rights issues 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors accused of criminal offences 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefusals by publishers to publish articles 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInability to complete review of a manuscript 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Misconduct in scientific research and publishing – what it is and how to deal with it 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat types of misconduct can occur? 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor misconduct 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewer misconduct 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditor misconduct 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow should cases of alleged or suspected misconduct be handled? 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere can you turn for help? 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe publisher 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional bodies 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScholarly publishing organizations 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Office of Research Integrity (ORI) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational Committees for Scientific Misconduct 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunding agencies 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat sanctions can be imposed as a penalty for misconduct? 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors found guilty of misconduct 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewers found guilty of misconduct 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditors found guilty of misconduct 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrecting the literature 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotification of an error 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpression of concern 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetraction of an article 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoval of an article 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacement of an article 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDubious or fraudulent data remaining in the literature 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe future 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I The Golden Rules and the Peer-Review Good Practice Checklist 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix II Examples of checklists, forms, guidance for reviewers and editorial letters 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix III Useful websites 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix IV Alternative models of peer review 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 283\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407869059415,"sku":"9781405131599","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405131599.jpg?v=1730500796","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/peer-review-and-manuscript-management-in-scientific-journals-9781405131599","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}