How do I reply to comments from multiple reviewers?
This is very common and there’s no need to overthink it. Answer the question for Reviewer 1, and then when listing and answering Reviewer 2 questions, write out the question and answer “This is the same point as question 3 from Reviewer 1, and is addressed in my response there.”
How many reviewers usually see a paper?
In general, and depending on the list of reviewers of the journal (specialits in different fields of research to cover the different possible subjects published in the journal), they assigned 2 or 3 reviewer s (best is at minimum 3 if the advices are not concordant in order the editor-in-chief can decide, if is not an …
How do you handle reviewers comments?
7 tips for dealing with reviewer comments
- Use the reviewer comments even if your paper is rejected.
- Be polite – but not over-polite.
- Don’t feel obliged to accept everything the reviewer says.
- What to do when two reviewers ask for opposite things.
- Make sure you address everything.
- Dealing with comments you don’t understand.
Do reviewers see each others comments?
In EM, journals can optionally share reviewer identities, reviewer comments, and decision letters with other reviewers. This means that EM supports the most common “open” peer review workflows where reviewers are allowed to see each other’s comments.
How do you respond to a peer reviewer comment?
How to Receive and Respond to Peer Review Feedback
- Start a list of essential vs. unessential requests to prioritize your work.
- Decide whether you’ll need time to conduct additional experiments.
- Make sure you have a system for responding to each comment, and demonstrating your changes.
- Don’t ignore any comments.
How do you write a reviewer comment?
Avoid overly negative wording or personal comments, point out the main strengths of the manuscript as well as its weaknesses, and suggest specific ways to fix the problems you identify. Also, avoid making overly brief and direct comments, as these can give your report an unfriendly tone.
Who makes the final decision on whether to publish a paper?
Only after clearing the initial screening is the manuscript sent to one or more peer reviewers. Finally, journal editors or the journal’s editorial board consider the peer reviewers’ reports and make the final decision to accept or reject the manuscript for publication.
Is nature double-blind?
All Nature-branded journals and Communications journals offer a double-blind peer review option. Authors who choose this option at submission remain anonymous to the referees throughout the consideration process.
How do you thank a reviewer?
Example: Thank you so much for your kind words, Jane. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us — and we agree, Jordan is truly a gem to have on our team! We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Do authors usually know who their reviewers are?
There is no one agreed definition of open peer review. Typically, it will mean that the reviewers know you are the author and also that their identity will be revealed to you at some point during the review or publication process. Find out more about open peer review.
What are the do’s and don’ts of peer review?
The Don’ts of Peer Review Don’t make any personal reference to the authors and avoid exclamation points or an emotional style. Peer review is not an emotional process. Don’t say things like, “I don’t believe it” and “I find this unconvincing. I find these results underwhelming or trivial or not important.”
What are confidential comments?
A confidential comment can be entered for an assignment grade only. This comment is viewable by the teacher and those with Supervisor rights to FAWeb only, and will not be included when posting from the Web. Confidential comments also can not be included in progress reports in FAWeb.
