Do you think that knowing the authors' names and their affiliations by the reviewer can affect his decision?

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Ishwar Sonar

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Mohammed Salah Nasr

Thank you Dr. Ishwar Sonar for adding answer.

Many thanks dear Dr. Derek Pyne

for the useful links. It can be concluded that the double-blind review provides more fairness to the author.

I appreciate your valuable answer dear Dr. Roman Gabl.

Segun Michael Abegunde

Yes, it is possible that revealing author's name and affiliation affect the sense of judgement of reviewer though not always.

Sivanathan Sivaruban

Might be some extent.

Many thanks dear Dr. Segun Michael Abegunde and Dr. Sivanathan Sivaruban for sharing your opinions.

Ali Shubbar

I can say, it can help sometimes if the paper being send to a reviewer who knows you.

Nice reply dear Dr. Ali Shubbar. Thank you so much.