{"id":2617,"date":"2022-08-29T21:53:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T21:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=2617"},"modified":"2024-02-19T11:57:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T11:57:32","slug":"types-of-peer-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/types-of-peer-review\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Types of Peer Review in Academic Publishing"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_2618\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2618\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2618 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-wallace-chuck-3109168-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"9 Types of peer review in academic publishing\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-wallace-chuck-3109168-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-wallace-chuck-3109168-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-wallace-chuck-3109168-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-wallace-chuck-3109168-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Wallace Chuck from Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The peer review system, including the various <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">types of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, is an important part of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">academic publishing process.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The main aim of the academic peer review process is to assess the quality of scholarly research and evaluate its suitability for publication in a particular journal. The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">different types of peer reviews<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are key to ensuring only the highest-quality research is published. Reviewers are required to offer relevant domain-related insights and feedback to help authors correct errors and address any gaps or missing information in order to improve their work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In fact, in a\u202f<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sense about Science<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fsurvey on the effectiveness of the scholarly peer review system, an overwhelming 91% of the respondents agreed that this was invaluable as the final published article after <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/answering-the-5-most-common-questions-about-peer-reviews\/\">different types of peer review<\/a> <\/span>was almost always a vastly improved version of their original submission.<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0This statistic found support in a study by\u00a0<strong><em>Taylor and Francis<\/em><\/strong>, which revealed that researchers rated the improvement on their articles as more than 8 on 10 after academic peer review.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>This improvement is valid because of the different types of peer review checks required. Peer reviewers not only assess whether the research topic has been clearly formulated, they determine the originality of the research piece, and ensure that the manuscript is logically structured and easy to read. Peer reviewers also check manuscripts for unsupported claims and incorrect interpretations and ensure that research is properly verified before being published. In doing so, they help maintain the stringent quality standards demanded by top academic and scientific journals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Types of peer review<\/strong><strong> in academic publishing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Single-blind peer reviews<\/em><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW256121838 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">Single-blind peer reviews<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\"> are the most <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">traditional and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">frequently used<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW256121838 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">types of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">peer review<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">where<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\"> reviewers are aware of who the authors are, but authors do not know who reviewed their manuscript. The anonymity makes it easier for reviewers to give feedback without having to worry about how the authors will react. However, this anonymity sometimes also proves to be a disadvantage as there is a risk of the academic peer review\u202fbeing unnecessarily critical. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">In this <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW256121838 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">type of peer review<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">a reviewer\u2019s feedback could <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">sometimes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256121838 BCX0\">be tinged with a conscious or unconscious bias against the author, perhaps because of where they come from or because they are considered a rival. <\/span><\/span>Some authors are also of the view that reviewers undertaking single-blind scholarly peer review could create unnecessary delays so that they get a chance to publish first.<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Double-blind peer reviews:<\/em><\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">Among the various <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">ypes of peer review<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">double-blind peer reviews<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\"> are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">the<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">most<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">ommon in the humani<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">ties and social sciences domain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">. It is one where<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\"> both reviewers and authors are unaware of each other\u2019s identities. Th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\"> anonymity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">offered by this <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">type of peer review<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227529187 BCX0\">is an advantage as it mitigates the risk of prejudice on the side of the reviewer.<\/span><\/span> On the flip side, reviewers are sometimes able to identify who the author is as they may have heard of their research from others in the field of study and this may lead to unnecessarily biased feedback.<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Open peer reviews:<\/em><\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">Like the name suggests, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">these <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW180549122 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">types of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">peer reviews<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\"> do not have an element of anonymity. Both the authors and the reviewers are aware of each other\u2019s identities. In this <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW180549122 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">type of peer review<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">, the reviewer\u2019s feedback is usually published in the manuscript along with the author\u2019s response to the reviewer. This<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\"> however, proves to be a disadvantage at times, as reviewers may not want their name and feedback to be published and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180549122 BCX0\">decline to participate<\/span><\/span> \u2013 making it difficult for journals to find candidates for an academic peer review.<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Transparent peer reviews:<\/em><\/strong> In this type of peer review, readers can access and read the exchange between authors <span class=\"TextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\">In this <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW112826557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\">type of peer review<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\">, readers can access and read the exchange between authors and reviewers. Reviewers are aware of who the authors are, but the authors do not know who reviewed their manuscript unless the reviewer chooses to reveal their identity by signing their report. Like open peer reviews, the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\">se <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW112826557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\">types of peer reviews<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\"> publish the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\"> reviewer\u2019s feedback <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\">anonymous<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\">ly<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112826557 BCX0\">as part of the manuscript.<\/span><\/span> This sometimes is a disadvantage as reviewers either hold-back on constructive criticism or offer watered-down versions to avoid getting into lengthy discussions.<sup>5<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=types-of-peer-review-in-academic-publishing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4508 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-2_Write-and-Publish.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-2_Write-and-Publish.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Banner-2_Write-and-Publish-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Triple-blind peer reviews<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fDifficult to practically implement, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">triple-blind peer reviews<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">types of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s where the identities of the author, reviewer, and editor are kept anonymous through the scholarly peer review process. While some believe that this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">type of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ensures proper feedback and minimizes the chance of conflict and bias, there are others who feel that it is logistically challenging to ensure the anonymity of all parties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cascading peer reviews<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fMore an administrative process, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cascading peer reviews<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are sometimes suggested by journals when they reject a peer reviewed manuscript because the topic may not be high on their priority list. In this scenario, authors are advised to submit their manuscripts to another journal, usually one that is part of the publisher\u2019s portfolio. This helps ensures the peer reviewed article does get published and read.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Collaborative peer reviews:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fThese <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">types of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s are often facilitated by journals that offer a common platform where the authors and reviewers can come together to discuss and evaluate the manuscript in detail. While the collaborative nature of this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">type of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ensures a well-structured and validated manuscript, it can prove to be time-consuming and unnecessarily drawn-out process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Third-party peer reviews<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fIn <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">third-party peer reviews<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, authors engage with independent reviewers and make necessary manuscript edits based on their feedback before submitting to journals. While this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">type of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> may help decrease the chances of desk rejection, it could at times prove ineffective \u2013 especially if the peer reviewers are not aware of the target journal\u2019s scope.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Post-publication peer reviews:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fA comparatively new method adopted by open access publications, this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">type of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> allows readers to publicly share their comments on published articles through a formalized, structured process. While reviewers are acknowledged and recognized for their feedback, the disadvantage here is that it can be difficult to moderate or control the comments that are published.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today, as the number of manuscripts submitted to scientific journals continues to swell, academic peer review, irrespective of the specific method followed, has become more important for the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">academic publishing process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> than ever before. There are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">different types of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s possible, and the next time you find yourself wondering <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">what <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">single-blind peer review <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">or <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">triple-blind peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, this article should be able to help you. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">And we hope that with the information provided in the article, you\u2019ll be able to determine what to expect from the various <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">types of peer review<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/types-of-peer-review\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Peer Review Survey 2009, Sense about Science.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/senseaboutscience.org\/activities\/peer-review-survey-2009\/\">https:\/\/senseaboutscience.org\/activities\/peer-review-survey-2009\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Peer review in 2015 A global view, Taylor and Francis Group.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com\/publishing-your-research\/peer-review\/peer-review-global-view\/\">https:\/\/authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com\/publishing-your-research\/peer-review\/peer-review-global-view\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>George, T. What Is Peer Review? | Types &amp; Examples, Scribbr (December 17, 2021. Revised on July 8, 2022)<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/methodology\/peer-review\/\">https:\/\/www.scribbr.com\/methodology\/peer-review\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Author Services, Taylor and Francis Group. 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