THE IMPORTANCE OF SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW AT SETAC

摘要

Peer review is a centuries-old tradition in the scientific community, and one of the most important activities undertaken by scientific publications. The thoughtful and critical examination by peers of a scientist's technical work is central to the advancement of science. National agencies and international organizations such as the US Environmental Protection Agency, UK Environment Agency, European Environment Agency, Chinese Environmental Protection Ministry, and the United Nations Environment Programme believe strongly that peer review is an indispensable component of the regulatory process. Peer review is vital to the success and integrity of SETAC's journals Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (ET&C) and Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management (IEAM).