BJN recommends that reviewers consult the Reappraised Research Integrity Checklist by Grey et al. (2020) whilst performing their review. Grey et al. (2020) Check for publication integrity before misconduct, Nature. Available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03959-6 (accessed June 2020).
Peer review is the foundation of quality in research for both books and journals, ensuring that published research is rigorous and ethical. Peer reviewers can access a number of resources to assist them with their peer reviewing duties:
- How to peer review journal articles: a practical introduction to conducting peer reviews, especially for those who are new to the process
- Ethics in peer review
- Online peer review systems, and how to anonymously annotate manuscripts
- Peer review FAQs
The journal administrator is also happy to help with any queries regarding undertaking peer review assignments. Please contact the Editorial Office with any questions.