Reviewer signs name on review. Should the editor censor?












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Say a reviewer writes something like




This paper is [yada yada blah blah].



Sincerely,



Professor John Smith, Big Name University




Should the editor just forward the review to the authors because Professor John Smith, by signing his name onto the review, is presumably willing to reveal his identity to the authors? Or should the editor keep the review anonymous by deleting the signature?






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    Say a reviewer writes something like




    This paper is [yada yada blah blah].



    Sincerely,



    Professor John Smith, Big Name University




    Should the editor just forward the review to the authors because Professor John Smith, by signing his name onto the review, is presumably willing to reveal his identity to the authors? Or should the editor keep the review anonymous by deleting the signature?






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      Say a reviewer writes something like




      This paper is [yada yada blah blah].



      Sincerely,



      Professor John Smith, Big Name University




      Should the editor just forward the review to the authors because Professor John Smith, by signing his name onto the review, is presumably willing to reveal his identity to the authors? Or should the editor keep the review anonymous by deleting the signature?






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      Say a reviewer writes something like




      This paper is [yada yada blah blah].



      Sincerely,



      Professor John Smith, Big Name University




      Should the editor just forward the review to the authors because Professor John Smith, by signing his name onto the review, is presumably willing to reveal his identity to the authors? Or should the editor keep the review anonymous by deleting the signature?






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          If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.



          Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.






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            So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.






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              I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
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            If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.



            Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.






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              If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.



              Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.






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                If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.



                Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.






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                If the journal is structured with a blinded review process, as most are in my experience, I would censor the name as an editor.



                Only if there is some sort of explicit journal policy allowing reviewers to unblind themselves would I consider not censoring the name.







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                    So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.






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                      I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
                      – Buffy
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                    So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.






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                      I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
                      – Buffy
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                    So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.






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                    So, I have heard of people not censoring when people do so. There have been at least some controversies in some fields where this has happened. See for example, https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-self-aware-fish-raises-doubts-about-a-cognitive-test-20181212/ . I would however strongly recommend removing the signature. Anonymity is important, and I personally (and other people) have had bad experiences with referees who have deliberately unmasked themselves. Also, it is possible that the file you got was intended for the editor and wasn't actually intended to not be unmasked in the first place. But regardless, editors should do all they can to keep the referees anonymous.







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                      I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
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                      I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
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                    I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
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                    I would also mention to the reviewer that it isn't appropriate to sign reviews. This might result in some discussion, of course.
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