Preparing a Referee Report: Guidelines and Perspectives

ArXiv ID: ssrn-2547191 “View on arXiv”

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Abstract

Peer review is fundamental to the efficacy of the scientific process. We draw from our experience both as editors, authors and association representatives to pr

Keywords: peer review, scientific process, publication standards, academic integrity, Research Methodology

Complexity vs Empirical Score

• Math Complexity: 0.0/10
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• Quadrant: Philosophers
• Why: The paper is a meta-discussion on peer review guidelines with no mathematical formulas or empirical data, focusing on procedural and ethical advice for referees.

  flowchart TD
    A["Research Goal: Improve<br>Peer Review Standards"] --> B["Methodology: Editorial & Author<br>Experience Synthesis"]
    B --> C["Data: Reviewer Guidelines,<br>Author Perspectives, Case Studies"]
    C --> D["Computational Process:<br>Analysis & Framework Development"]
    D --> E["Outcome 1: Structured<br>Referee Report Template"]
    D --> F["Outcome 2: Clear<br>Publication Standards"]
    D --> G["Outcome 3: Best Practices<br>for Academic Integrity"]