Let’s talk about peer review
Do you have a story to tell about your experience with gatekeeping in journal peer review?
I am recruiting participants for my doctoral research in the Institute of Feminist & Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Michael Orsini supervises me.
Are you:
A woman, non-binary, intersex, genderfluid, Two-Spirit
Published (or have attempted to publish) in health sciences or social sciences journals
A first-author or lead author
Comfortable communicating in English
I am particularly interested in speaking to disabled scholars, LGBTQQ2SIA+ scholars, BIPOC scholars, first-generation scholars, and scholars from the global south.
The study focuses on how women, non-binary, Two-Spirit, genderqueer, and genderfluid scholars navigate journal peer review processes and if and how journal peer review may contribute to experiences of exclusion within and beyond the academy. I would like to interview people with experience as first-authors, submitting to journals in the fields of health science or social sciences. I plan to examine the role of social location, such as disability, gender, race, nationality, and sexuality and experiences of scholars publishing their research in peer reviewed journals. I aim to critique established systems of knowledge production in general and journal peer review specifically.
What does it involve?
A short demographic questionnaire (about 15 questions) and a remote, one-on-one semi-structured interview that will take approximately 60 minutes of your time.
Accessibility: The remote interview can take place on a platform of your choice (Zoom, Skype, phone, webchat, etc.). If you have any accessibility requirements, please let me know.
During the interview, you will be asked questions such as: what did you know about peer review experience before you submitted your first journal article? With your permission, I would audio or video-record the interview (depending on the platform) to ensure accurate transcription and analysis.
If you are interested in more information about this study, contact me directly at jlund037@uottawa.ca. Please note that participation in this study is voluntary.
This study has received approval by the University of Ottawa Research Ethics Board (REB S-06-21-6885). If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a participant or about the way the study is being conducted you may contact the Protocol Officer for Ethics in Research, University of Ottawa, Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland Street, Room 154, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Tel.: (613) 562-5387, Email: ethics@uottawa.ca.