24,546 research outputs found
PEER D9.13 Final Report
No full textPEER (Publishing and the Ecology of European Research), supported by the EC eContentplus programme, has been investigating the potential effects of the large-scale, systematic depositing of authors' final peer-reviewed manuscripts (so called Green Open Access or stage-two research output) on reader access, author visibility, and journal viability, as well as on the broader ecology of European research. The project ran from 1 September 2008 - 31 May 2012. This is PEER final report
PEER D9.13 Final Report
No full textPEER (Publishing and the Ecology of European Research), supported by the EC eContentplus programme, has been investigating the potential effects of the large-scale, systematic depositing of authors' final peer-reviewed manuscripts (so called Green Open Access or stage-two research output) on reader access, author visibility, and journal viability, as well as on the broader ecology of European research. The project ran from 1 September 2008 - 31 May 2012. This is PEER final report
Peer Review for Journals: Evidence on Quality Control, Fairness, and Innovation
No full textI reviewed the published empirical evidence concerning journal peer review, which consisted of 68 papers, all but three published since 1975. Peer review improves quality, but its use to screen papers has met with limited success. Current procedures to assure quality and fairness seem to discourage scientific advancement, especially important innovations, because findings that conflict with current beliefs are often judged to have defects. Editors can use procedures to encourage the publication of papers with innovative findings such as invited papers, early-acceptance procedures, author nominations of reviewers, results-blind reviews, structured rating sheets, open peer review, and, in particular, electronic publication. Some journals are currently using these procedures. The basic principle behind the proposals is to change the decision from whether to publish a paper to how to publish itpeer review, journals, publications
PEER D7.1b Additional Outcomes
No full textThe overriding aim of the PEER Project has been to investigate the effects of large-scale green open access. This has entailed building an infrastructure by involving publishers and repositories, designing an author deposit interface and enhancing the user experience. The means whereby the PEER Project has achieved its aims have engendered further results and reflections, thus adding value to the PEER Project. The following is a collection of these additional outcomes. Each outcome is independent
PEER D7.1b Additional Outcomes
No full textThe overriding aim of the PEER Project has been to investigate the effects of large-scale green open access. This has entailed building an infrastructure by involving publishers and repositories, designing an author deposit interface and enhancing the user experience. The means whereby the PEER Project has achieved its aims have engendered further results and reflections, thus adding value to the PEER Project. The following is a collection of these additional outcomes. Each outcome is independent
PEER D4.1 Behavioural Research: Authors and Users vis-à-vis Journals and Repositories - Baseline report
No full textThe Behavioural research: Authors and users vis-à-vis journals and repositories project was commissioned by PEER in April 2009 as part of a broader initiative to investigate the effects of the large-scale, systematic deposit of authors' final peer-reviewed manuscripts (also called stage-two research outputs) on reader access, author visibility, and journal viability, as well as on the broader ecology of European research. The specific aim of the behavioural research is to understand the extent to which authors and users are aware of open access (OA), the different ways of achieving it, and the (de)motivating factors that influence its uptake
PEER D4.1 Behavioural Research: Authors and Users vis-à-vis Journals and Repositories - Baseline report
No full textThe Behavioural research: Authors and users vis-à-vis journals and repositories project was commissioned by PEER in April 2009 as part of a broader initiative to investigate the effects of the large-scale, systematic deposit of authors' final peer-reviewed manuscripts (also called stage-two research outputs) on reader access, author visibility, and journal viability, as well as on the broader ecology of European research. The specific aim of the behavioural research is to understand the extent to which authors and users are aware of open access (OA), the different ways of achieving it, and the (de)motivating factors that influence its uptake
Peer Networking and Community Change: Improving Foundation Practice
No full text· This article brings together the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 15 years of experience with peer networking— examining through two research studies the process of peer networking and its impact, both with community-based and funder groups.
· Peer networking helps people with common interests to exchange information, disseminate good practices, and build a leadership structure for work they do together, such as a community change initiative.
· Casey’s research identified 10 good practices for effective peer networking, as well as 10 challenges that can affect its success; a four-level model was created to provide context for these findings.
· The research indicates that peer networking can have significant impact for communities and in meeting philanthropic goals, but it is costly and must be carefully structured if it is to be successful.
· Casey is working to synthesize its peer networking practices into a more strategic framework, and other foundations might use some of its lessons learned to enhance their own practices in this area
Report of an independent peer review of A forest management strategy for the proposed Coquille Forest submitted to the Coquille Indian Tribe by the Independent Scientific Advisory Team (ISAT)
No full text"[T]he [Coquille Indian] Tribe requested that the State of Oregon assemble a team of independent scientists to peer review the forest management strategy proposed by the ISAT. The purpose of the independent peer review would be to: 1) assess the degree to which the two major goals assigned by the Tribe are met by the proposed ISAT forest management strategy, 2) validate the scientific soundness of the proposed strategy, 3) identify any gaps in the strategy or components not adequately addressed, and 4) make recommendations to correct deficiencies or to make improvements in the strategy. In response to the Tribe's request, the Governor's Office of Natural Resources assembled a team of independent peer reviewers and structured the process by which the review would be accomplished. The results of the IPR were presented to the ISAT in a conference open to the public which was held on November 21, 1995 at the LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. Following is a consolidated report of major conclusions and recommendations presented by the independent reviewers to the ISAT at the November 21 public forum. This information also reflects key points contained in written reports prepared by IPR team members"--Page 2.Introduction -- Presentation by Independent Peer Review Team to the ISAT -- Independent Peer Reviewers (IPR) -- Introduction to the IPR process -- The "nine questions" and their answers -- Does the review team generally support the strategy of the proposed Coquille Forest -- Does the strategy meet the goals of the Northwest Forest Plan (NFP)? -- Is the adaptive management approach described in the strategy adequate? -- Is the monitoring approach described in the strategy? -- Is the strategy generally consistent with scientific knowledge? -- Are Northern spotted owls and riparian species adequately considered? -- Are aquatic species adequately considered? -- Are future natural disturbances adequately planned for in the strategy? -- Does the strategy meet Tribal goals? -- Overall comments -- Preliminary response by ISAT -- Response by the Coquille Indian Tribe -- Individual Independent Peer Reviewer reports / submitted by Peter Bisson, Bernard Bormann, Larry Davis, Walt Knapp, Jim Rochelle -- November 21, 1995 conference brochure ; list of conference attendeessubmitted to the State of Oregon Governor's Office of Natural Resources by the Independent Peer Review TeamThis archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposesElectronic reproduction Salem, Or. State Library of Oregon 2023 Electronic reproduction from print version OrMode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications CollectionText in Englis
Workshop on the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) and peer review journals in Europe : a report
No full textA workshop on the Open Archives Initiative and Peer Review Journals in Europe was held at CERN, in Geneva, from March 22nd to 24th. The purpose of this workshop was to mobilise a group of European scientists and librarians who want to play an active role in organizing a self-managed system for electronic scholarly communication. Such a system should be compliant with the technical standards proposed by the Open Archives Initiative (OAI). The immediate deployment of OAI-compliant e-print repositories was a concrete objective of the workshop. The workshop had a second (exploratory) objective, related to the certification of writings submitted to archives
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