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The role of a reviewer

Peer review – and reviewers – are at the heart of the academic publishing process. Find out why reviewers perform this vital role, how they are recognized and how you can volunteer to review yourself.

How to conduct a review

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Before you begin

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Managing your review

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Structuring your review

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After your review

The peer review process

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The peer review system exists to validate academic work, helps to improve the quality of published research, and increases networking possibilities within research communities. Read more to find out about how the system works and the different types of peer review that you may encounter.

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