Publishers trial paying peer reviewers – what did they find?
6 days ago
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- Research suggests paying peer reviewers around $250 speeds up the review process without affecting quality.
- Some journals have experimented with payment systems, including retainers and per-review payments, showing varied results.
- Concerns exist that paying reviewers could impact review quality or have unforeseen consequences on research.
- Experiments by Critical Care Medicine and Biology Open indicate payment can increase acceptance rates and speed up reviews.
- Despite potential benefits, the decision to pay reviewers remains complex due to varying motivations and values among scientists.