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This isn\u2019t an ideal or sustainable scenario, and it\u2019s causing a bottleneck in scientific research. One that, according to our\u00a0Global State of Peer Review<\/a>\u00a0report, researchers believe can be solved with more training and better recognition for peer review.<\/p>\n Recognition is something we focus on a lot here at Publons — but we also offer free, on-demand peer review training, too.<\/p>\n Find out more about gaining practical experience in peer review with the\u00a0Publons Academy<\/a>. You’ll write real reviews with one-to-one guidance from your mentor, and gain exclusive access to our Review Template and examples. Also, upon graduation from the course, you\u2019ll be a certified peer reviewer, ready to connect with top journal editors in your field.<\/p>\n Learn to peer review with confidence in the Publons Academy today.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019ve interviewed numerous award-winning peer reviewers about what they get out of the process. Here are a few stand out quotes:<\/p>\n \u201cI do remember that it was my reviewing work that allowed me to develop really good working relationships with editors. Reviewing helped me position myself as a researcher.\u201d – Tourism expert and top reviewer Sara Dolnicar (University of Queensland) https:\/\/t.co\/Y8pbJfwhjF<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/F91ohdFTs4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Publons (@Publons) January 9, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cIndividual thinking becomes sharper and more focused when we have to convince others of our opinion and when we have to evaluate the argument of others\u201d – @ronald_fischer<\/a>, Behavioral Scientist at @VicUniWgtn<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/Y8pbJfwhjF<\/a> #peerreview<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/I8OmuDBBV2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Publons (@Publons) January 9, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n “Reviewing is a privilege. It\u2019s something I enjoy because it\u2019s a unique way to keep up to date on cutting edge research in the field, while also critically appraising the writing and findings.” – Jennifer Villwock, otolaryngologist and top reviewer https:\/\/t.co\/HV2rlc1vxZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/l8gYha8ucO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Publons (@Publons) January 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Those involved in peer review recognize how important the process is to maintain the quality and integrity of scientific literature. It can be daunting — but it comes with huge benefits.<\/p>\n The benefits of peer review include staying abreast of the latest research trends in your field, improving your own writing skills and learning how to better present your own research to journal editors. Peer review also helps you to forge those critically important relationships with editors at the elite journals in your field, which can work in your favor when you submit your own work for publication.<\/p>\n Learn how to advance your career with peer review<\/a>.<\/p>\n So with all of these benefits on offer, what can new academics do to get onto an editor\u2019s peer review database? Check out our top 10 tips.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1.<\/strong>\u00a0Contact editors directly:<\/strong>\u00a0Email the managing editor of journals that interest you, describe your area of expertise and ask to be added to their reviewer database. You can also do this directly on Publons.\u00a0Register for a free account<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0volunteer to review<\/a>\u00a0for any journal that partners with us. We\u2019ll let the editors know and they will contact you when your skills match their needs.<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong>\u00a0Join researcher networks:<\/strong>\u00a0Sign up to the online networks associated with your field and reach out to editors on there. For example, there\u2019s\u00a0ResearchGate<\/a>\u00a0for connecting with researchers,\u00a0ORCiD<\/a>\u00a0so you have a unique researcher identifier and, of course,\u00a0Publons<\/a>\u00a0– the home of peer review – to build your profile as an expert peer reviewer and be discovered by editors from elite journals.<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong>\u00a0Attend conferences:<\/strong>\u00a0Go to conferences related to your field and seek out editors in the panel or audience to volunteer in person. Better yet, accept discussant roles for conference papers.<\/p>\n 4. Complete Peer Review training<\/strong>: Attend in-person workshops to learn from and network with experienced reviewers and editors. You can also join the\u00a0Publons Academy<\/a>\u00a0– our free, on-demand, practical peer review training course to master peer review. You\u2019ll use our review template and example reviews to write real peer reviews, and you\u2019ll have one-to-one support from a mentor of your choice. You\u2019ll be a certified peer reviewer once you finish the course, and we\u2019ll help you get break into the world of review by putting you in front of editors in your field.<\/p>\n 5. Get recommendations:<\/strong>\u00a0Similar to the above, talk with senior colleagues in your institution and ask if they can recommend you to editors in your field.<\/p>\n 6. Try it out:<\/strong>\u00a0Work with your colleague on their next peer review or, subject to the editor\u2019s approval, do it for them. You can even get an\u00a0independently verified record<\/a>\u00a0for helping with the review on Publons, and start building your profile as an expert reviewer.<\/p>\n 7. Publish, publish, publish:<\/strong>\u00a0Submitting your research to journals is a good way to get noticed. Once your paper is accepted take the opportunity to ask the editor about peer review.<\/p>\n 8. Talk to other authors:<\/strong>\u00a0Increase your academic visibility in a general sense. Journals often ask authors to suggest reviewers, and so if you make yourself known to authors you\u2019ll eventually make yourself known to editors.<\/p>\n 9. Follow up with editors:<\/strong>\u00a0Follow up with any editors you\u2019ve had contact with in the past and let them know your availability. Ask them to extend your offer to their co-editors.<\/p>\n 10. Don\u2019t give up:<\/strong>\u00a0Timing is key to getting noticed. If your skills don\u2019t match the immediate skills required by the editor, that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they won\u2019t in the future so try again in a few months.<\/p>\n Let us know how you get on – we\u2019re keen to hear your feedback. And if you\u2019re an editor looking for more peer reviewers –\u00a0check out our guide<\/a>\u00a0to help you just that!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to learn more? Become a master of peer review and connect with top journal editors as a graduate of the\u00a0Publons Academy<\/a>\u00a0— your free online course designed by expert reviewers, editors and Nobel Prize winners.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy learn to peer review?<\/h3>\n
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