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SciPoll 729: Are you active in peer review?
What are the reasons you accept an invitation to peer review a manuscript?
Results
Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Frequently | Total | |
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To contribute to the scientific community | 0.52% 2 | 2.36% 9 | 11.78% 45 | 85.34% 326 | 382 |
Because I want to learn/stay current in my field | 0.53% 2 | 5.03% 19 | 29.10% 110 | 65.34% 247 | 378 |
Topic is relevant to my expertise | 0.00% 0 | 2.36% 9 | 18.06% 69 | 79.58% 304 | 382 |
I personally know the editor asking me to review | 41.55% 155 | 31.64% 118 | 20.11% 75 | 6.70% 25 | 373 |
Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper | 68.19% 253 | 22.91% 85 | 6.47% 24 | 2.43% 9 | 371 |
Other (please explain) | 74.17% 89 | 9.17% 11 | 9.17% 11 | 7.50% 9 | 120 |
Answer Explanations
- user-412689
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 1 0 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 0 1 Because its good for my career. - user-905834
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 I focus on the quality of publications and my expertise to enhance them. - user-439026
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 1 0 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 1 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 1 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 1 0 0 I concentratedd on my speciality and focused on the significance of the work - user-740731
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 0 1 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) None - user-832173
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 I like to perform peer review but I don't like to perform a peer review only because it is a conflict of interest connected to authors or editor. - user-958242
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 This is a contribution to Clinical services and indirectly to patient care - user-986977
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 1 0 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 1 0 Renumeration - user-135565
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) N/A - user-295767
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 0 1 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 0 1 0 0 Other (please explain) It’s a worthwhile activity. - user-861466
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 1 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) Usually the authors are anonymous - user-990104
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 1 0 0 0 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 1 0 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 1 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 0 0 1 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 0 1 They pay me. - user-589440
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 1 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 0 1 I frecuently accept to peer review a manuscript because I find the topic interesting. - user-676638
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 0 1 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 0 1 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 0 1 When the topic is within my expertise, and I am offered some honorarium (minimum around $100), I am most likely to accept the review assignments. - user-535129
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 Vouchers - user-266855
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 1 0 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 1 0 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 0 1 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 0 1 Peer review is an output required by my work thus I complete what I can, but I prefer to review for journals that provide a discount on APCs for reviews. - user-105846
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 Most of the papers are blinded. - user-15180
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 0 1 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 0 0 1 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 1 0 Curiosity to know the content as I am interested in the respective field of research - user-548125
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 1 0 0 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 1 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) the goal and the topic that interests me or that I know very well are always in the first place - user-84898
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 1 0 0 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 1 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 0 1 This answer may not be the most politically correct, but my main driver for accepting reviewer invitations is my own career development. - user-962329
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 1 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 I see it as duty to science move forward. I introduce students to the review process. - user-755233
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 0 1 Rank of the journal - user-742139
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 0 0 1 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) "Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper" is a conflict of interest. - user-961571
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 1 0 The title and the abstract sometime are too catchy that I will just accept to learn. - user-103012
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 1 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) To expand my scope of expertise and experience - user-980558
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 1 0 0 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 1 0 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 1 0 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) To contribute to the scientific community | Frequently | I believe peer review is a vital part of maintaining research integrity and improving the quality of published work. Reviewing allows me to give back to the community and support fellow researchers.Because I want to learn/stay current in my field | Frequently | Reviewing exposes me to cutting-edge research and helps me stay updated with the latest advancements and methodologies.Topic is relevant to my expertise | Frequently | I accept reviews when they align closely with my knowledge and experience, ensuring I can provide meaningful feedback.I personally know the editor asking me to review | Sometimes | While personal connections may influence my decision, I prioritize relevance and contribution over personal relationships.Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper | Rarely | I strive to maintain impartiality in the review process and generally avoid conflicts of interest. However, if I am familiar with the author’s work (not personally), I might still consider reviewing if I can remain objective.. - user-314109
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 . - user-60284
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 1 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 0 1 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 1 0 0 Sometime peer-reviewing because of the paper is relevant for my area of expertise - user-226593
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) I have strong interest to develop my academic contribution in my expertise and enhance publication experience. - user-261073
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 1 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) Missing from areas of expertise, below: Qualitative methods, Integrative Health, Health Equity, Social Epidemiologuy - user-863596
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 1 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 0 1 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 1 0 Nothing to say but collect vouchers for my personal publication in the Open access - user-354296
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 0 0 1 personal interest and satisfaction - user-90744
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) I always prefer annonymus review process - user-983270
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) It is part of building a seniority level - user-683654
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 1 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 0 1 0 0 Other (please explain) 0 1 0 0 Knowing the writer of an article or knowing the editors has never been my consideration. - user-940118
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 1 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) The answqer is the same as above - user-558408
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) I enjoy reviewing scientific manuscripts. - user-587566
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 0 0 0 1 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 0 0 0 1 Other (please explain) Mentorship and Teaching - user-819455
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 I would not accept a review if I knew the author. - user-71516
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 1 0 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 1 0 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 NA - user-333723
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently To contribute to the scientific community 0 0 0 1 Because I want to learn/stay current in my field 0 0 0 1 Topic is relevant to my expertise 0 0 0 1 I personally know the editor asking me to review 1 0 0 0 Because I personally know or know of the authors of the paper 1 0 0 0 Other (please explain) 1 0 0 0 I accept a peer review invitation when the manuscript aligns with my expertise, allowing me to provide a meaningful evaluation, and when I have sufficient time to conduct a thorough review. I also consider the scientific relevance and quality of the study, as well as my interest in the topic. Additionally, I see peer reviewing as an opportunity to contribute to the academic community, stay updated on recent research, and engage in constructive scientific discourse.
user-496176
02/26/2025 06:57I like to review because I myself am interested in learning more.
user-763126
02/27/2025 05:50