Quantifying professionalism in peer review.
Travis G GerwingAlyssa M Allen GerwingStephanie Avery-GommChi-Yeung ChoiJeff C ClementsJoshua A RashPublished in: Research integrity and peer review (2020)
The large number of unprofessional comments, and IIUCs observed could heighten psychological distress among investigators, particularly those at an early stage in their career. We suggest that development and adherence to a universally agreed upon reviewer code of conduct is necessary to improve the quality and professional experience of peer review.