Conventions of English Research Discourse and the Writing of Non-Anglophone Authors

Yakhontova, Tatyana

doi:10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e331

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“…Comments should be properly edited to convey messages in positive or neutral tones, express ideas of varying degrees of certainty, and present logical order of words, sentences, and paragraphs [ 23 , 24 ]. Consulting linguists on communication culture, passing advanced language courses, and honing commenting skills may increase the overall quality and appeal of the reviewer accomplishments [ 5 , 25 ].…”

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Peer review guidance: a primer for researchers

Zimba¹,

Gasparyan²

2021

Reumatologia

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The peer review process is essential for quality checks and validation of journal submissions. Although it has some limitations, including manipulations and biased and unfair evaluations, there is no other alternative to the system. Several peer review models are now practised, with public review being the most appropriate in view of the open science movement. Constructive reviewer comments are increasingly recognised as scholarly contributions which should meet certain ethics and reporting standards. The Publons platform, which is now part of the Web of Science Group (Clarivate Analytics), credits validated reviewer accomplishments and serves as an instrument for selecting and promoting the best reviewers. All authors with relevant profiles may act as reviewers. Adherence to research reporting standards and access to bibliographic databases are recommended to help reviewers draft evidence-based and detailed comments.

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Section: Constructive Reviewer Commentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Peer review guidance: a primer for researchers

Zimba¹,

Gasparyan²

2021

Reumatologia

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“…This involves the use of appropriate collocations, simple and readable sentences, logically developed ideas, convincing argumentation, reader-friendly text, hedges, and writing techniques (e.g., “jigsaw”), as well as the avoidance of contracted forms, informal vocabulary, inadvertently placed adverbs, unintentional plagiarism, redundancy, and nominalization. 11 Thus, during the COVID-19 pandemic or future pandemics, studies must be carefully written and designed in view of the available channels for establishing field and network connections, and for collecting adequate and reliable data.…”

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Fundamental Shifts in Research, Ethics and Peer Review in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Barroga

Matanguihan

2020

J Korean Med Sci

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The era of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to fundamental shifts in research, ethics, and peer review including reframing of the research design, adapting methodologies to the study type, transitioning of research mechanics, changing research methodologies, overcoming data collection and standardization constraints, upholding research standards and ethics, maintaining informativeness and social value, and providing guarded peer review flexibility. Indeed, the COVID-19 crisis, despite disrupting research worldwide to an unprecedented degree, has also become a catalyst to develop strategies of adaptation to this disruption. As the COVID-19 pandemic continuous to evolve, new, cost-effective, and highly flexible research models need to be developed. Planning is crucial for ensuring short-term and long-term contingency funds to support research logistics and personnel. A mental shift must accompany changes in methodologies to mentor and support researchers who are vital to the continuity of high-caliber research in the long term. A global research perspective through interinstitutional and interprofessional collaboration will sustain adherence to the highest standards of data collection and research reporting.

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“…2 This is considered a necessary element when writing medical and scientific manuscripts, 3 as it enables researchers to make statements with appropriate accuracy, caution, and humility, by expressing a certain degree of uncertainty, which minimizes the risk of readers making opposing claims. 4 In addition, it can also show the writers’ modesty and politeness. 3 Previous linguistic studies have shown that the use of hedges may be influenced by various factors, such as culture and gender.…”

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