Emma Jonson Should you suggest reviewers?
Some journal editors ask for authors to *suggest* reviewers. But this is only a suggestion. Most international journals don’t even ask for this suggestion. In any case, it is the editor’s responsibility to choose the reviewers and you should never even suggest any unless *specifically* asked to by the journal.
How do I get reviewers to suggest?
Finding peer reviewers – our top tips
- Check the references in the article.
- Use search tools and databases to find researchers working on similar topics.
- Use your editorial board.
- Consider previous authors and guest editors.
- Ask reviewers who decline for suggestions.
- Use predefined keywords.
- Use previous reviewers.
Do reviewers know each other?
One answer states you’re not meant to find out, while another one states once you’ve submitted your own review, it is normal to know who the other reviewers are and be able to see their reviews.
How do I suggest a reviewer on Elsevier?
Finding new reviewers and keeping good ones can be challenging; here are some suggestions from Elsevier for how you can make this process easier: Make use of Elsevier-provided tools for homing in on potential reviewers such as the reviewer recommender, the journal reviewer list and the Scopus “find reviewers tool”.
How do I suggest a referee?
When suggesting referees, it’s best to list a few names (say, 3-4), with email addresses, and to briefly explain why you think the people you’ve suggested would be good referees.
Do authors usually know who their reviewers are?
There is no one agreed definition of open peer review. Typically, it will mean that the reviewers know you are the author and also that their identity will be revealed to you at some point during the review or publication process. Find out more about open peer review.
How do you suggest a reviewer on a cover letter?
When suggesting potential reviewers, it is advantageous to give 3 or 4 names with contact information (address, affiliation, e-mail address, telephone/fax number), either in the cover letter, or in the appropriate section which can be found in some online submission formats.
Is interspecies a reviewer?
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