Safeguarding the Integrity of Science Communication by Restraining 'Rational Cheating' in Peer Review

Peer review is the pillar of the integrity of science communication. It is often beset with flaws as well as accusations of unreliability and lack of predictive validity. 'Rational cheating' by reviewers is a threat to the validity of peer review. It may diminish the value of good papers b...

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Published inJournal of Korean Medical Science Vol. 29; no. 11; pp. 1450 - 1452
Main Author Barroga, Edward F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Korean Academy of Medical Sciences 01.11.2014
The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
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Subjects
Peer Review, Research
Peer Review, Research - ethics
Societies, Medical
Societies, Medical - ethics
Special
Special Article
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Science Communication
Peer Review
Rational Cheating
Reviewer
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Summary:Peer review is the pillar of the integrity of science communication. It is often beset with flaws as well as accusations of unreliability and lack of predictive validity. 'Rational cheating' by reviewers is a threat to the validity of peer review. It may diminish the value of good papers by unfavourable appraisals of the reviewers whose own works have lower scientific merits. This article analyzes the mechanics and defects of peer review and focuses on rational cheating in peer review, its implications, and options to restrain it.
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ISSN:1011-8934
1598-6357
1598-6357
DOI:10.3346/jkms.2014.29.11.1450