Which of the following is true regarding the traditional peer review process?

a. Under double-blind review, the identity of the reviewer is revealed to the author.

b. Under single-blind review, the identity of the reviewer is revealed to the author.

c. Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer.

d. Under double-blind peer review, both the authors and reviewers don't keep their anonymity.

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Isai Esparza

15 July, 04:31

Which of the following is true regarding the traditional peer review process?

a. Under double-blind review, the identity of the reviewer is revealed to the author.

b. Under single-blind review, the identity of the reviewer is revealed to the author.

c. Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer.

d. Under double-blind peer review, both the authors and reviewers don't keep their anonymity.

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Mariela Clarke · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer. This is carried out professionally and prompt to control the quality of the authored papers.

Whitney · Answer 2

"C"

Explanation:

Peer review is an act of reviewing an author's work by experts in the same field to check its validity and its relevance for publication. It comes in three types, The double blind, the single blind and the double blind review.

Under the single bling review, which is the traditional model, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer but authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.

This allows objectivity in review as influence and pressure from the authors is kept at minimal