Note: issues of importance, timing and method relating to peer review of journal manuscripts

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to highlight issues of importance, timing and method relating to peer review of academic journal manuscripts: in a broad context generally; and with respect to the Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction (JFMPC), more specifically. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

Design/methodology/approach

Synthesis of extant literature combined with the author's experientially-gained views as a researcher, author, reviewer and editor.

Findings

Opinions on the importance, timing and methods of peer review can vary widely, among individuals and publishing outlets. Notwithstanding this, based on the “approach” above, a cogent description of these peer review issues is defined and presented.

Research limitations/implications

It is proffered that a robust peer review process yields benefits for researchers, authors, editors, journals, publishers and the end-users of published research. The note has potential implications for all of these stakeholders.

Originality/value

The discussion complements existing literature in this field, while its specific guidance for JFMPC stakeholders is new.

Citation

D. Holt, G. (2013), "Note: issues of importance, timing and method relating to peer review of journal manuscripts", Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, Vol. 18 No. 3, pp. 282-290. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-05-2013-0019