Understanding Peer Review: From Participation to Practice

In this episode, Understanding Peer Review: From Participation to Practice, members of the Entomological Society of America's Entomology for All Committee bring together researchers, reviewers, and journal editors to demystify the peer review process. Panelists share their personal experiences as authors, reviewers, and editors, offering an inside look at how manuscripts move through scientific publishing and how review decisions are made.

The discussion explores how scientists at every career stage can become involved in peer review, the critical role mentorship plays in developing effective reviewers, and what separates constructive feedback from overly critical reviews. The panel also examines the challenges facing the current peer review system, including reviewer recruitment, recognition for reviewer contributions, international barriers to participation, and the importance of diverse perspectives in strengthening scientific research. Ultimately, the conversation highlights peer review as both a service to the scientific community and a valuable professional development opportunity.

Hosted by the Entomology For All Committee.

Moderator: Morgan Pinkerton

Panelists: Demian Gomez, Jeremy Irvine, Therese Poland, Lisa Neven

Learn more about our panelists here. You can watch the screen recording with the slides on our YouTube here.