Reviewer signs name on review. Should the editor censor?
Say a reviewer writes something like
This paper is [yada yada blah blah].
Sincerely,
Professor John Smith, Big Name University
Should the editor just forward the review to the authors because Professor John Smith, by signing his name onto the review, is presumably willing to reveal his identity to the authors? Or should the editor keep the review anonymous by deleting the signature?
peer-review ethics editors anonymity
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Say a reviewer writes something like
This paper is [yada yada blah blah].
Sincerely,
Professor John Smith, Big Name University
Should the editor just forward the review to the authors because Professor John Smith, by signing his name onto the review, is presumably willing to reveal his identity to the authors? Or should the editor keep the review anonymous by deleting the signature?
peer-review ethics editors anonymity
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Say a reviewer writes something like
This paper is [yada yada blah blah].
Sincerely,
Professor John Smith, Big Name University
Should the editor just forward the review to the authors because Professor John Smith, by signing his name onto the review, is presumably willing to reveal his identity to the authors? Or should the editor keep the review anonymous by deleting the signature?
peer-review ethics editors anonymity
asked 1 hour ago
Allure
26.7k1480130
Say a reviewer writes something like
This paper is [yada yada blah blah].
Sincerely,
Professor John Smith, Big Name University
Should the editor just forward the review to the authors because Professor John Smith, by signing his name onto the review, is presumably willing to reveal his identity to the authors? Or should the editor keep the review anonymous by deleting the signature?
peer-review ethics editors anonymity
peer-review ethics editors anonymity
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If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.
Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.
answered 1 hour ago
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So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.
answered 1 hour ago
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I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
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If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.
Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.
answered 1 hour ago
Bryan Krause
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If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.
Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.
answered 1 hour ago
Bryan Krause
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If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.
Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.
answered 1 hour ago
Bryan Krause
11.4k13457
If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.
Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.
answered 1 hour ago
Bryan Krause
11.4k13457
answered 1 hour ago
Bryan Krause
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Bryan Krause
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So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.
answered 1 hour ago
JoshuaZ
2,112613
1
I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
– Buffy
1 hour ago
add a comment |
So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.
answered 1 hour ago
JoshuaZ
2,112613
1
I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
– Buffy
1 hour ago
add a comment |
So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.
answered 1 hour ago
JoshuaZ
2,112613
So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.
answered 1 hour ago
JoshuaZ
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answered 1 hour ago
JoshuaZ
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answered 1 hour ago
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I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
– Buffy
1 hour ago
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I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
– Buffy
1 hour ago
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I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
– Buffy
1 hour ago
I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
– Buffy
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