Single-blind peer review: An appropriate compromise between two ideals?

Abstract

We thought it would be interesting to get some views on the types of peer review either in operation, or thought desirable, by some of those in the frontline - the academic editors of learned journals. We are fortunate indeed to have three short pieces covering, essentially, single-blind, double-blind and transparent peer review, from eminent academic editors. They have not seen each other's pieces, and while they advocate one or more form, do not in fact disagree as much as might appear at first sight. They all give insight into some of the complexities of running these systems and the human nature of scholarship. © Erin M. Macri and Karim M. Khan 2011.