In fact, in this case, I think I should complement the classic #Reviewer2MustBeStopped with a #ButPleaseThankReviewer1ForMe

Having one's paper rejected by reviewer 2 is always a painful experience. Fortunately, this time, reviewer 1 made my day:

- Reviewer 2: "I am doing a quick turn around on this ms because I do not believe the data are of sufficient interest or significance to merit publication. I wish I could offer a way to salvage the paper."

- Reviewer 1: "Above all I should admit really appreciating the work presented, ranking it as the most interesting I have read over the last few years. Clearly predefined hypotheses; statistical analyses defined prior to data collection; easy access to all data and software; modelling of the empirical observations; and a measurement paradigm novel to our field: the MS has all the ingredients one expects in high quality research. Hence I take the opportunity to thank and congratulate the authors with their work."

#academicmastodon #academicChatter @academicchatter #Reviewer2 #Reviewer2MustBeStopped

Having one's paper rejected by reviewer 2 is always a painful experience. Fortunately, this time, reviewer 1 made my day:

- Reviewer 2: "I am doing a quick turn around on this ms because I do not believe the data are of sufficient interest or significance to merit publication. I wish I could offer a way to salvage the paper."

- Reviewer 1: "Above all I should admit really appreciating the work presented, ranking it as the most interesting I have read over the last few years. Clearly predefined hypotheses; statistical analyses defined prior to data collection; easy access to all data and software; modelling of the empirical observations; and a measurement paradigm novel to our field: the MS has all the ingredients one expects in high quality research. Hence I take the opportunity to thank and congratulate the authors with their work."

#academicmastodon
#Reviewer2 #Reviewer2MustBeStopped

At Ecological Solutions and Evidence (a journal from the @BritishEcolSoc), we have an extra step where reviewers can see all reviews and comment on their issues with them or maybe changes of mind. It's great because it gives you another perspective of your assessment and the work, at the same time helping authors and editors.

We should aim to have this in other journals.. 💪💪

#AcademicChatter
#Reviewer2
#reviewer2mustbestopped

How I like to spend my Saturday nights - delivering a webinar for the European Scientific Institute on #JournalSubmission #PeerReview and #AcademicPublishing.

Here’s me illustrating how most people fear the submission process - with the terrifying editor and army of reviewers waiting to destroy the paper, and a mention of the #Reviewer2MustBeStopped Facebook group where people can go to vent if those fears turn out to be reality.