An introduction to peer review

Alireza Salehi-Nejad (University of Tehran)

The first webinar will be an introduction to peer review, addressing the types and processes involved. This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of peer review, including its history, different types, benefits, and process.

• Chair: Jeff Good (University at Buffalo)
• Speakers:
  • Alireza Salehi-Nejad (University of Tehran): Introduction to peer review, its history and typology
  • Alexandra D’Arcy (University of Victoria): Peer review: purpose, significance, and responsibilities
  • John Beavers (University of Texas at Austin): The peer review process

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain the history and importance of peer review.
• Identify the different types of peer review and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Articulate the benefits of reviewing manuscripts for themselves and for the scholarly community as a whole.
• Describe the peer review process and identify the key roles and responsibilities of authors, editors, and reviewers.