The peer-review system: time for re-assessment?

Authors
Riisgard, HU Quinn, G Fee, E Larsen, PS Shumway, SE Gili, JM Kiorboe, T Hagerman, L Beninger, P Tessier, A Raven, J Middelburg, JJ Lesser, M Gremare, A Cole, J Larsen, ON Beukema, JJ Reise, K Canfield, D Kinne, O
Citation
Hu. Riisgard et al., The peer-review system: time for re-assessment?, AQUAT MIC E, 26(1), 2001, pp. 305A-313A
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
AQUATIC MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
ISSN journal
09483055 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
305A - 313A
Database
ISI
SICI code
0948-3055(20011026)26:1<305A:TPSTFR>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Referees are the backbone of quality control. They need more recognition fo r their work. In an open exchange of opinions among a number of leading edi tors and experienced reviewers one suggestion has wide support: It should n o longer be 'free' to submit a manuscript to a scientific journal. While ca sh payment for reviews is not considered a good idea, a 'payback in kind' s ystem is favored: i.e., if you want to submit papers to a journal you must be willing to review for that journal.