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We should be giving back more to peer-reviewers

As academics, we understand the vital role of feedback. We receive it from supervisors, students and peers. However, this type of 360-degree feedback is different from the business world as it can mean receiving evaluations from people we have never met. This is certainly the case with peer reviews for journal articles, where reviewer anonymity is often the norm.

How to Get Published Webinar Series: How to select a journal Q&A

In our free monthly webinar series, we receive hundreds of questions from attendees, and we try to answer as many as possible during the webinar. We selected a few of the most common questions regarding how to select a journal, and here is what our experts had to say.

Publishing inclusive research - 'nothing about us without us'

Minority and marginalised groups have historically been underrepresented in conventional modes of academic research where the balance of power sits with researchers rather than those participating in the research.

A Doctoral Researcher’s Reflections on Peer Review

Early Career Researchers (ECRs) are often encouraged to act as reviewers for academic journals and conferences. Engaging in peer review from this perspective can be useful for budding authors looking to submit their own papers for publication. However, there can also be barriers for those early in their careers.

A How-to Guide for Academic Writing and Publishing

In honor of Academic Writing Month, SAGE Publishing has compiled a page of freely accessible resources and tools to help academics with their writing and publishing. With tips drawn from authors, editors, and the social and behavioral sciences, this guide also provides individuals with recommendations for collaborating, learning, and further engaging with the academic writing community.