Thanksgiving reflections
Raymond K Wong · 2025
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Description
Raymond K Wong, an editor, writes a Thanksgiving reflection on gratitude toward the peer reviewers of his journal. His 2025 essay opens the journal's final issue of the year, where all reviewers from the past twelve months are named. Review work is unpaid and unseen by readers. Wong argues it sits at the heart of what the journal does. Authors trust the journal with their work, and sound reviews shape whether that trust is repaid.
Good reviews, he notes, are detailed, creative, and generous. Even a harsh verdict can leave authors with clear guidance and the will to try again. The reviewer pool spans fields beyond the journal's own specialty, which strengthens each paper. Senior reviewers also mentor newer ones, which keeps standards alive. Wong closes with an open call for past authors and keen readers to join the pool.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Raymond K Wong |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 2 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |