In Peer-Review we trust? Do peer-review journals perpetuate bad science | Washington Times Communities
Ansuman Jena
Greetings.
Sharing the link of an article (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/between-rock-and-hard-place/2012/feb/13/peer-review-trust-editors-reviewers/#.Tzu9REti-Qk.email) published in The Washington Times on 13.02.12 entitled "In Peer-Review we trust? Do peer-review journals perpetuate bad science".
Though the article talks about the much discussed 'peer review system' of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals; I found the observations of the author could be generalized/applied to other research areas including Management Research. Undoubtedly most of us (researchers and academicians) have some biasness for the "blind peer review" system. We also had a series of serious discussions about the same earlier in this forum.
Some sentences in the article have really triggered my brain in a way to give a serious second thought about my role as a practitioner.
They are as follows (directly quoted from the article):
1. There are no perfect studies. It is always possible to improve on findings and get more information. However, it does not mean that existing studies, even without improvements, are bad studies. They generally are adequate, good or very good.
2. The whole process of review and publication of scientific manuscripts relies heavily on the integrity and commitment of the editors and reviewers to fairly evaluate the science and the science alone.
3. Any study, no matter how poor scientifically, will be published because there will always be some journal that will accept and publish it. This is a sad reality.
My point is that with the rampant growth in number of Management Research Journals, there are some (I do not have the exact figures) research journals/publishers who I believe compromise the 'quality' (in terms of authenticity, reliability and validity) of the research articles published in some way, somewhere. This is based on my personal experience.
I am not talking about the reputed, respected and desired journals, those who have proven their credibility over the years by publishing qualitative and award winning research papers.
Again, this could fuel another debate about the award giving practice in a similar fashion.
Can we do something or anything about it?
I do not have any say on how it can be nullified.
I request your kind participation on this.
Please follow the link to read the complete article.
I am able to share only the link of the article, not the full article in pdf/doc format as there is a disclaimer at the end of the article which prohibits reprint in online and print media.
I have written couple of times seeking permission for reprint but there were no response till this time.
I also request you to read the comments at the end of the article which are even more interesting.
Do share this with others, if you find it worth sharing.
Warm Regards,
AJ
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bhagabat barik
Really learning material
Regards
prof. Bhagabat Barik
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