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What is the FSP policy for submissions to an outside peer-reviewed journal that has its own peer review practices? [049]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

A minimum of one USGS initiated peer review and one peer review by the journal are required. All peer reviews, regardless of the source, and their associated reconciliations, must be included in the package submitted for Bureau approval. [Read more]

A minimum of one USGS initiated peer review and one peer review by the journal are required. Refer to SM 502.3 and SM 205.18 for additional information. All peer reviews, regardless of the source, and their associated reconciliations, must be included in the package submitted for Bureau approval. Refer to the FSP training module for details about policy requirements for journal submissions.