I need to get proof that my book chapter was peer reviewed, so that I can get credit from my Institution for the work. However, the publisher is not responding and the editors have also not responded. Any tips on 'motivating' the publisher/editors to help me get the required proof?
Hi Neill - If you haven't tried already, perhaps a phone call might help. I've found it can be challenging sometimes to get someone's attention by email. A phone call and/or voicemail might help add a sense of urgency or empathy to your request. Best wishes!
Hamed Bazaz, Founder / Managing Director (www.journaledit.com)
I BET, your Chapter was NOT peer-reviewed, as the majority of the book chapters out these days even with Springer/Wiley (not sure about your publisher!) are not peer-reviewed at all. Unfortunate yet true. In my experience and experience of all academic friends- it's only a business from publishers these days. : (
Thanks Dean Whitehead but no, just e-mail communication from the Editor is not sufficient; I've asked.
Dear Neill Jurgens Goosen , I think you can try to find out who the editor is, as Dean Whitehead suggests and whether he or she is still working there.
But maybe the chapter is not peer reviewed as Biswapriya Biswavas Misra suggests, that's why they are not reacting. Keep trying and good luck.
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