The predominance of single-blind journals in the sciences also explains why the massive use of preprints posted online in scientific fields does not pose a problem. Wiley reported that some of its health and physical sciences journals are single-blind, but some of its social sciences journals are single-blind. NPG has begun offering its authors anonymous peer review as an option for two journals, Nature Geoscience and Nature Climate Change. Only one in five authors requested it, Nature years later, far fewer than the editors had expected. But the feedback from authors was so positive that NPG decided to extend the option to everyone. For an explanation of how this process works, please read here. Typically, the peer review process is a simple and blind process, meaning that the reviewers know the identity of the authors of the article and the institution in which they work. However, the authors of the article do not know who reviewed their article. Blinded by the light. Peer review is an essential part of the research process, but there is much discussion about the quality and fairness of different peer review models. It is a widely accepted practice in the humanities to blind reviewers to the identity of authors, and this attitude is beginning to take hold in the biosciences. Abstract Objectives: To assess whether the type of peer review, single-blind or double-blind, impacts the representation of nationality in journals. Methods: A cross-sectional study analyzing the top ten nationalities contributing to the number of articles in ophthalmology journals. Results: There was no significant assessment. In comparison, open and single-blind peer reviews have been considered effective. respondents, respectively. Our own surveys confirm that double-blind peer review is a popular option. Single-blind peer review. Last updated on. Related terms: Anonymous review, Double-blind peer review, Masked review, Open peer review, Peer review, Triple-blind peer review. Reference: Largent and Snodgrass 2016 Written and edited by: Bradley Baker, Ashley Blake, Christopher Graham, Helena Hartmann,