Peer Review

For the purposes of HERDC, the peer review process must involve assessment or review of the publication:

• In its entirety – not merely an abstract or extract
• Before publication and
• By appropriately independent, qualified experts. Independent in this context means independent of the author

Proof of Peer Review for Journal Articles (C1)

Any of the following are acceptable as evidence:

• The journal is listed on the Insitute for Scientific Information (ISI)
• The journal is classified as 'refereed' in Ulrich's web site
• The journal is included in DEST's Register of Refereed Journals
• There is a statement in the journal which shows that the contributions are peer reviewed
• A statement or acknowledgement from the journal editor which shows that contributions are peer reviewed by using this template letter
• A copy of a reviewer's assessment relating to the article

Proof of Peer Review for Conference Publications (E1)

Any of the following are acceptable as evidence:

• There is a statement in the publication which shows that the full papers are peer reviewed
• A statement or acknowledgement from the conference organiser or publication editor which shows that contributions are peer reviewed by using this template letter
• There is evidence in conference announcements, call for papers or on the conference website which shows that the full papers are peer reviewed
• A copy of a reviewer's assessment relating to the paper

Note: a statement from an author that a publication was peer reviewed is not accepted.
The existence of a national or international advisory board is also not sufficient evidence that all relevant publications were assessed by members of it.