scholarly journals Purposes of peer review: A qualitative study of stakeholder expectations and perceptions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Severin ◽  
Joanna Chataway
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Stakeholder Expectations

Faculty Attitudes Towards Open Access Publishing, E-Print Servers and Institutional Repositories

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Wust
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Faculty Attitudes ◽  
Open Access Publishing ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Institutional Repositories ◽  
Etude Qualitative

This qualitative study investigates how faculty gather information for teaching and research and their opinions on open access approaches to scholarly communication. Despite generally favorable reactions, a perceived lack of peer review and impact factors were among the most common reasons for not publishing through open-access forums.Cette étude qualitative examine comment les membres du corps professoral recueillent l’information pour l’enseignement et la recherche, et leurs opinions envers les approches de la communication scientifique à libre accès. Malgré des réactions généralement favorables, le manque perçu de révision par les pairs et les facteurs d’impact comptent parmi les motifs habituellement évoqués pour ne pas publier sur ces tribunes à libre accès. 

scholarly journals Editors’ perspectives on the peer-review process in biomedical journals: protocol for a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e020568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketevan Glonti ◽  
Darko Hren
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Scientific Output ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Manuscript Review ◽  
Biomedical Journals ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Communication Practices

IntroductionDespite dealing with scientific output and potentially having an impact on the quality of research published, the manuscript peer-review process itself has at times been criticised for being ‘unscientific’. Research indicates that there are social and subjective dimensions of the peer-review process that contribute to this perception, including how key stakeholders—namely authors, editors and peer reviewers—communicate. In particular, it has been suggested that the expected roles and tasks of stakeholders need to be more clearly defined and communicated if the manuscript review process is to be improved. Disentangling current communication practices, and outlining the specific roles and tasks of the main actors, might be a first step towards establishing the design of interventions that counterbalance social influences on the peer-review process.The purpose of this article is to present a methodological design for a qualitative study exploring the communication practices within the manuscript review process of biomedical journals from the journal editors’ point of view.Methods and analysisSemi-structured interviews will be carried out with editors of biomedical journals between October 2017 and February 2018. A heterogeneous sample of participants representing a wide range of biomedical journals will be sought through purposive maximum variation sampling, drawing from a professional network of contacts, publishers, conference participants and snowballing.Interviews will be thematically analysed following the method outlined by Braun and Clarke. The qualitative data analysis software NVivo V.11 will be used to aid data management and analysis.Ethics and disseminationThis research project was evaluated and approved by the University of Split, Medical School Ethics Committee (2181-198-03-04-17-0029) in May 2017. Findings will be disseminated through a publication in a peer-reviewed journal and presentations during conferences.

scholarly journals The Significance of Principle ‘La Dharar Wa La Dhirar’: Guidance for civil society roles on built environment based on Kitab Al-I’Lan Bi Ahkam Al-Bunyan

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharifah Fadylawaty Syed Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Dani Muhamad ◽  
Ezani Yaakub ◽  
Kamariah Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Civil society plays an important role in supporting the development of the country. However, the lack of current studies focuses on this aspect, especially from the fiqh approach. Thus, this paper will explore the principle of ‘La Dharar Wa La Dhirar’ as a guide in empowering the role of civil society in the built environment. This qualitative study accomplished the content analysis from Kitab al-I’lan Bi Ahkam Al-Bunyan. The findings indicated that several essences derived from the Kitab related the roles of civil society towards the sustainable built environment in the future. Keywords: Civil society; built environment; fiqh; 'La Dharar' eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI6.3040

Physician thoughts on unnecessary noninvasive imaging and decision support software: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-147
Author(s):  
David E Winchester ◽  
Ivette M. Freytes ◽  
Magda Schmitzberger ◽  
Kimberly Findley ◽  
Rebecca J Beyth
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Pension System ◽  
Noninvasive Imaging ◽  
Theoretical Domains Framework ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Support Software

Objective Gather information from physicians about factors contributing to unnecessary noninvasive imaging and impact of possible solutions. Methods Qualitative study of 14 physicians using a phenomenological approach and the Theoretical Domains Framework. Results Most participants ( n = 9) self-reported that >10% of the imaging tests they order are unnecessary. External sources of pressure included: peer-review, patient demands, nursing expectations, specialist requests (social demands), as well as prior experience with patient advocates, and the compensation and pension system (environmental context). Internal sources of pressure included reliance on anecdote (emotion), self-doubt about diagnoses (beliefs about capabilities), and fear of missing a diagnosis and of professional liability (beliefs about consequences). Participants expressed both optimism and concern about potential solutions, such as adopting decision support software. Conclusion Physicians are under pressure from multiple sources to order unnecessary imaging. Peer review, nursing expectations, and perceptions about Veteran compensation and pension are newly reported contributing factors.

scholarly journals Peer Review of Grant Applications: Criteria Used and Qualitative Study of Reviewer Practices

PLoS ONE ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. e46054 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hendy Abdoul ◽  
Christophe Perrey ◽  
Philippe Amiel ◽  
Florence Tubach ◽  
Serge Gottot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Grant Applications

scholarly journals Purposes of peer review: A qualitative study of stakeholder expectations and perceptions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Severin ◽  
Joanna Chataway
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Peer Review Process ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Topic Guide ◽  
Stakeholder Expectations ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Decision Making Tool

Background: Depending upon their relationship with the process, stakeholders might have diverging or even conflicting expectations about the functions that peer review should fulfil. We aimed to explore how different stakeholder groups across academic disciplines perceive peer review and what they expect from it. Methods: We conducted qualitative focus group workshops with early-, mid- and senior career scholars, reviewers, editors and publishers. We recruited participants following a purposive maximum variation sampling approach and used a semi-structured topic guide to moderate discussions. To identify purposes of peer review, we conducted a thematic analysis. Results: Stakeholders expected peer review (i) to assess the contributions of a manuscript, (ii) to conduct quality control, (iii) to improve manuscripts, (iv) to assess the suitability of manuscripts for a journals and its readership, (v) to provide a decision-making tool for editors, (vi) to provide feedback by peers, (vii) to curate a community and (viii) to provide a seal of accreditation for published articles. Stakeholder groups with different roles and tasks in the peer review process differed in their understanding of and the value they attached to different functions of peer review. Some stakeholder expectations are contradictory, revealing a tension between formative functions and summative functions of peer review. Conclusions: Stakeholder expectations towards peer review are profoundly shaped by how stakeholders perceive their own roles both in relation to the peer review process and within their scientific community.

scholarly journals ‘Urf in Traditional Islamic Built Environment Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharifah Fadylawaty Syed Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Dani Muhamad ◽  
Nurzahidah Jaapar ◽  
Azri Bhari
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Muslim legal scholars recognize the 'urf's importance as a source of law and societal behaviour mechanism. However, due to a lack of understanding, modern practices disregarding the significance of 'urf. Instead, they replicate practices from other countries, which are incompatible with local requirements. Therefore, this paper will explore the application of ‘urf and lessons from the traditional Islamic built environment. This qualitative study gathered the data from journals and books, while the analysis was accomplished via content analysis. The result found that urf plays an essential role to lay the groundwork for a better Islamic built environment in future. Keywords: ‘Urf; built environment; fiqh, traditions eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., U.K. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI6.3033

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