Re: [Phys-L] refereeing

[Richard Tarara <rtarara@saintmarys.edu>]

I would think you would cite 'conflict of interest' and not review the 
paper.



On 9/10/2013 8:20 AM, Carl Mungan wrote:
> Suppose you worked in a large research group. Suppose a subset of 
> members of the group (not including you) wrote a paper. Suppose the 
> journal asked you to review the paper (with no mention in the request 
> acknowledging they want your opinion even though you're part of the 
> research group). Suppose it might not be casually obvious you're part 
> of the group because you have a different address. Suppose other 
> members of the group found out you were sent the paper to review 
> (because you foolishly let it slip out). What would you do? -Carl
>
> (And yes, I'll keep my big mouth shut next time.)

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