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Physical sciences

Includes astronomy, atmospheric science and meteorology, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, physics, ocean/marine sciences

The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine

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https://academic.oup.com/jalm

RAS Techniques and Instruments

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https://academic.oup.com/rasti

EPJ Photovoltaics

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https://www.epj-pv.org/

Polyoxometalates

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https://www.sciopen.com/journal/2957-9821

Nano Research Energy

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https://www.sciopen.com/journal/2791-0091

Quantum Frontiers

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http://www.springer.com/journal/44214

Materials Open Research

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https://materialsopenresearch.org/
Case

Reviewer citation manipulation

23-15

This is a general scenario which has been observed in increasing numbers at our journal. We are finding that some reviewers provide a referee’s report which include a request to cite a number of papers, which on closer inspection are all authored by the referee.

We would like to hear whether Forum participants have any policies or procedures for reviewers who are clearly manipulating citation data by asking authors to cite a number of the reviewer’s own papers.

Earth Science, Systems and Society

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https://www.escubed.org/journals/earth-science-systems-and-society

Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment

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https://www.springer.com/journal/44273

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