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Ghost authorship, gift authorship, and guest authorship: What reviewers can reasonably detect
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— Research Integrity & Publication Ethics · 13 May 2026

Ghost authorship, gift authorship, and guest authorship: What reviewers can reasonably detect

Authorship is meant to reflect contribution and accountability. This guide explains what reviewers can reasonably observe from contributor statements, acknowledgments, disclosures, and the submitted manuscript.

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AI in peer review: What reviewers need to know
Navigating Peer Review
12 May 2026 · 3 min read

AI in peer review: What reviewers need to know

AI tools are now used to screen manuscripts, suggest reviewers, check methods, and support review writing. Reviewers need a clear line between helpful assistance and problematic shortcuts.

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Authorship disputes and peer review: What is and isn’t your responsibility
Research Integrity & Publication Ethics
28 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Authorship disputes and peer review: What is and isn’t your responsibility

Reviewers are rarely in a position to resolve authorship disputes, but they may notice manuscript-level signals that warrant clarification.

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Reviewing preprints: A growing part of the peer reviewer’s role
Navigating Peer Review
27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Reviewing preprints: A growing part of the peer reviewer’s role

Preprints are now a major part of scholarly communication. Reviewers need to understand how preprint review differs from journal peer review and how to approach it effectively.

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Scholarly publishing round-up: AI, peer review, and research integrity in focus
Industry Updates & Discussions
24 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Scholarly publishing round-up: AI, peer review, and research integrity in focus

A round-up of recent conversations on AI in peer review, high-quality review reports, responsible GenAI use, and the rise of hallucinated citations.

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Dual-use research of concern: What peer reviewers need to know
Research Integrity & Publication Ethics
23 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Dual-use research of concern: What peer reviewers need to know

Some legitimate research can carry genuine potential for harmful misuse. Reviewers are not expected to decide alone, but they should know when to flag concerns.

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Major revisions or rejection? How to make the right recommendation as a peer reviewer
Navigating Peer Review
21 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Major revisions or rejection? How to make the right recommendation as a peer reviewer

Major revisions and rejection both mean a manuscript is not ready, but they signal very different things. This guide helps reviewers frame the recommendation clearly.

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