Exploring Bias in Scientific Peer Review: An ASCO Initiative.

Nathalie D McKenzie Raymond Liu Alden V Chiu Mariana Chávez-MacGregorDean FrohlichSarfraz AhmadCarolyn B Hendricks

Published in: JCO oncology practice (2022)

Limited data reveal that the peer review process at ASCO is not exempt from IB and suggest association with sex and institutional affiliation. Working Group on Implicit Bias recommends three actions to mitigate IB within peer review: (1) create awareness and a culture of inclusivity, (2) create systems to reduce IB, and (3) collect data for ongoing analysis.

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