Reviewer Academy-Special Topics

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The module focuses on special topics related to the peer review process in academic journals. It covers concepts such as research misconduct, academic integrity, biases in scientific manuscripts, and the identification of potentially predatory journals. Journal reviewers have the responsibility to evaluate the scientific validity of manuscripts and identify any potential breaches of integrity or bias. Upholding academic integrity is crucial, and ethical violations such as plagiarism and falsification of research findings are considered serious misconduct. The module also discusses appropriate authorship and the implications of gift authorship or the exclusion of deserving authors. Reviewers are urged to be aware of potential transgressions and to verify information before participating in the peer review process.

Keywords

peer review process

research misconduct

academic integrity

biases in scientific manuscripts

potentially predatory journals

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