WG 1: Theory, analysis and models of peer review

WG1 leader: Prof Stephen COWLEY (University of Southern Denmark, Denmark)
WG1 vice-leader: Mario MALICKI (University of Split School of Medicine, Croatia)

The main objective of this group will be to analyse peer review in various fields. Specific objectives will be:

1. defining the state-of-the-art of peer review by integrating qualitative and quantitative research and incorporating recent experimental and computational studies;
2. testing implications of different peer review models and publishing systems for the quality and efficiency of the process by using advanced simulation, data mining and scenario analysis techniques;
3. exploring rules and incentives to improve collaboration in the peer review process for all figured involved;
4. developing a coherent peer review framework (e.g., principles, guidelines, indicators and monitoring activities) for stakeholders that truly  epresents the complexity of research in various fields.

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WG 2: Data sharing and testing

WG2 leader: Prof Ana MARUSIC (University of Split, School of Medicine, Croatia)
WG2 vice-leader: Dr Kalpana SHANKAR (University College Dublin, Ireland)

The main objective of this group will be to establish standards to promote and manage data sharing among stakeholders and testing initiatives. Specific objectives will be:

1. establishing standards and ICT applications to promote data sharing on peer review by treating potentially sensitive stakeholder data (e.g., guidelines, disclaimers, agreements and data protocols);
2. developing quality and efficiency indicators and monitoring measures to evaluate the impact of new models;
3. selecting cases and performing testing activities on new models of peer review (e.g., specific journals, conferences or agencies);
4. promoting initiatives to institutionalize data sharing between stakeholders.

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WG 3: Research and Implementation Agenda

WG3 leader: Prof Elise BREZIS (Bar-Ilan University, Tel Aviv, Israel)
WG3 vice-leader: Prof Petra AHRWEILER (Europaeische Akademie, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany)

The main objective of this group will be to define a joint research agenda and inspire implementation activities. Specific objectives will be:

1. leveraging existing resources and identifying new opportunities for research inspired by the Action;
2. defining and promoting an evidence-based vision for future research on peer review;
3. promoting training activities on peer review lead by and addressed to ESRs
4. preparing proposals for funding research inspired by this Action.

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