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The Art of Peer Review: Ensuring Quality and Validity in Research

The Art of Peer Review: Ensuring Quality and Validity in Research

Peer review is a cornerstone of scholarly publishing, acting as a way to support the publication of high-quality research and to maintain scientific integrity. During peer review, experts evaluate the work of their peers, providing invaluable feedback. Some examples of key feedback during peer reviews include: evaluations of the validity of the scientific question(s) and approach, methodological rigor, how the work contributes to scientific advancement, potential errors or missing relevant/milestone references in the field, and significance and originality of the research (or appropriateness of reproduction in reproducibility studies, if applicable). 

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Understanding Peer Review as an Early Career Researcher

Welcome to a special JMIR Publications blog series: Inside Peer Review: A Special 5 Part Series. 

Over the course of Peer Review Week, we’ll dive into essential topics for peer reviewers, including insights for early career researchers, the art of high-quality reviews, inclusive language, ethical considerations, and the impact of AI. 

Stay tuned each day for valuable tips and expert perspectives that will enhance your understanding of the peer review process.

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A Legacy of Innovation: JMIR Publications Unveils Plan P at AGMB

From the desk of Gunther Eysenbach, MD, MPH, FACMI, JMIR Publications Chief Executive Officer and Executive Editor 

A Legacy of Pioneering Open Science

This week I had the pleasure of presenting Plan P, a groundbreaking new initiative from JMIR Publications, at the AGMB 2024 conference in Mainz, Germany.  Plan P is set to revolutionize the way scientific research is published and shared.

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Shaping the Future of Rehabilitation: JRAT Editors' Insights

Shaping the Future of Rehabilitation: JRAT Editors' Insights

As we celebrate Rehabilitation Awareness Week, we reflect on the significant strides in  rehabilitation and assistive technologies. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies (JRAT) has been privileged to witness the continued evolution of the field, driven by groundbreaking research and innovative approaches. To commemorate this week, we’ve invited some of our esteemed editorial board members to share their insights on recent developments and future directions in rehabilitation science

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Gunther Eysenbach MD, MPH, FACMI and Juan Pablo Alperin PhD, MA, BMath

Video: Navigating the Evolution of Scholarly Publishing

Are you intrigued by the evolving landscape of scholarly publishing? Do you have questions about open access models, the rise of preprints, and their impact on traditional journals?

Then you will enjoy this insightful video interview with Gunther Eysenbach, CEO and Executive Editor, JMIR Publications and Juan Pablo Alperin, Scientific Director, Public Knowledge Project (PKP).

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