The Importance of Peer Review: Recommendations for Reviewers and Authors

Abstract

This editorial provides an overview of the importance of peer reviewing, generally and to the Review of Religious Research journal. Several practical recommendations are offered to reviewers. Following these practices will aid reviewers in communicating their feedback clearly to the editor and having it received well by authors. Additionally, several practical recommendations are offered to authors. Following these practices will aid authors in successfully responding to reviewers and communicating their thor- ough and thoughtful revisions. Peer reviewing is an important activity that advances knowledge and supports the academic community. The Review of Religious Research edi- torial team thanks its reviewers and authors for treating this process with integrity, sin- cerity, and authenticity. The journal invites experienced and emerging scholars to serve as reviewers. Whether new or experienced, this editorial provides reviewer and author recommendations for a successful process.