The double-blind review is a process that is used in academic conferences. In this style of review process, the identities of the author and the reviewer are hidden. If the author’s identity is not visible to the reviewer, it helps to prevent the reviewer from creating any partiality or bias. According to a study conducted by the Publishing Research Consortium (PRC), 71% of respondents said the double-blind abstract review process is highly effective.
For example, Reviewer gets to see: Paper #ABC.
Similarly, the author gets to see: Reviewer 123 (anonymous comments)
In this blog, let’s get a clear understanding of the most popular and widely recognized abstract review model: Double-Blind. Know its purpose, advantages, disadvantages, importance and best practices for organizers.