An open"recommendation-review"system:a new way of peer review in academic journals
Academic journals serves as important platforms for academic research and exchange.In order to ensure the scholorly quality,editors both at home and abroad have constantly been exploring the peer review models.However,problems such as lengthy publication delays and ineffective communication between authors and reviewers regarding manuscript revisions have remained unresolved.As a novel peer review model,the open"recommendation-review"system still implements the tri-review system,but differs from the traditional process in the following three perspectives.First,it moves the second review stage to the first,normally conducted by expert reviewers,and allows the authors to select their reviewers.Second,the previous first stage of review by editors is becomes the second step,additionally incorporating a multi-tiered review on experts'comments from the column hosts and review teams.Third,it introduces a public announcement phase of accepted manuscripts,reviewers and reviewers'comments.This novel review system maximizes respect to the authors in the review process,creates a harmonious and collaborative atmosphere for the publication of scientific achievements,and is conducive to academic communication and innovation.The publishing process of academic papers involves collective scrutiny by authors,reviewing experts,editors,column hosts and review teams.Through the improving and transparency of this review system,the review results are ensured to be fair and just.