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Safeguarding the Integrity of Science Communication by Restraining 'Rational Cheating' in Peer Review

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Peer review is the pillar of the integrity of science communication. It is often beset with flaws as well as accusations of unreliability and lack of predictive validity. 'Rational cheating' by reviewers is a threat to the validity of peer review. It may diminish the value of good papers by unfavourable appraisals of the reviewers whose own works have lower scientific merits. This article analyzes the mechanics and defects of peer review and focuses on rational cheating in peer review, its implications, and options to restrain it.

Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science

DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2014.29.11.1450

Author: Edward F. Barroga

Institution: Tokyo Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $690

OpenAlex ID: W2103169169