Peer Review | Become a Reviewer

Peer Review | Become a Reviewer


Articles published by Common Ground Research Networks are two-way-blind peer-reviewed. The publisher, editors, reviewers, and authors agree on the standards of expected ethical behavior based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices. Please review our Publishing Ethics Guidelines for further information on policies and practices.



General Information


Guidance for Reviewers


The primary purpose of peer review is to provide the Editor/s with the information needed to reach a fair, evidence-based decision that adheres to the journal’s editorial criteria. Peer reviewers should adhere to the principles of COPE's Ethical Guidelines for Peer-reviewers.


Review reports should help authors revise their manuscripts to be accepted for publication. Reports accompanied by a recommendation to reject the paper should explain the major weaknesses of the research; this will help the authors prepare their manuscript for submission to a different journal.

 

Peer review reports should be in English and provide constructive critical evaluations of the authors ‘work, particularly in relation to the appropriateness of methods used, whether the results are accurate, and whether the results support the conclusions. Editorial decisions are based on peer reviewer comments.


Potential peer reviewers should inform the Editor/s of any possible conflicts of interest before accepting an invitation to review a manuscript. Communications between Editor/s and peer reviewers contain confidential information that should not be shared with third parties.

 

Providing false or misleading information—for example, identity theft and suggesting fake peer reviewers—will result in the rejection of the manuscript and notification to the author's institutions/employers. More information about peer reviewer fraud/falsification can be found here.


How are Referees Selected?


Whenever possible, referees are matched to the paper according to their expertise. As our reviewer database is constantly updated, we welcome suggestions for referees from the author(s), though such non-binding recommendations are not necessarily used. 


We also strive for a diverse demographic representation of peer reviewers. Editors are strongly encouraged to consider geographical regions, gender identities, racial/ethnic groups, and other groups when inviting peer reviewers.


Peer Reviewer Recognition


We are committed to recognizing the invaluable service performed by our dedicated peer reviewers. 



Step-by-Step Guide Signing Up


Step 1Sign in to CGPublisher

Sign in to CGPublisher with your CGScholar account information. Need to create a CGScholar account? Cannot login to an existing CGScholar account?


Step 2: Go to "Become a Peer Reviewer"

Look in the left-hand navigation for the section to sign up as a peer reviewer.


Step 3: Complete fields in CGScholar account iFrame

You'll be taken to an iFrame that gives you access to your primary CGScholar account. You will be asked to complete the following fields:

  • Current Affiliation
  • Peer Review Preferences
  • Interests

    Please complete each section in as much detail as possible so our team can assign you manuscripts that match your experience and expertise, 




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