Single-Blind Review Protocol
nounPronunciation: /ˈsɪŋɡəl blaɪnd rɪˈvjuː ˈproʊtəkɔːl/
A peer review methodology where reviewers' identities remain confidential to authors, but authors' identities are known to reviewers. This approach balances reviewer protection with partial transparency, commonly used in many academic journals.
Plain English
A review system where reviewers know who wrote the paper, but authors don't know who reviewed it.
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Usage
"The journal adopted a single-blind review protocol to reduce potential author bias while maintaining reviewer anonymity."
Style guide notes: Hyphenate 'single-blind' when used as adjective; use 'single blind' as noun phrase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are advantages of single-blind review?
Allows reviewers context about author work; easier to implement than double-blind; maintains reviewer anonymity.
Can authors identify reviewers in single-blind review?
No; reviewers remain anonymous, though authors may sometimes infer identities from specific expertise references.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Critical for understanding common peer review methodologies and their trade-offs in academic publishing.
Required skill level: Mid