Scientific reports including manuals, standard operating procedures, and other results are subjected to peer review before general release. Primary objectives are to assure scientific quality before public release, prevent release of inadequate submissions, target presentations to intended and likely audiences, and expedite the transfer of results to clients. For le, USGS journals and report series have their own peer review standards, determined and implemented by the publications office. Scientific activities result in the publication of several types of products, such as articles in peer reviewed journals, book chapters, books, conference proceedings and monographs. Whether submitted to journals published by the USGS or by outside organizations, manuscripts are typically reviewed by scientists selected from inside and outside the bureau.
Primary objectives are to improve the quality of the work and to screen out inadequate submissions.
Peer review of articles in peer reviewed journals, book chapters, books, conference proceedings, and monographs is the responsibility of the publication office. For example, USGS journals and report series have their own peer review standards, determined and implemented by the publications office. Non-written instruments of communication Electronic media, video, motion pictures, and products and oral presentations accompanied by a published abstract or report typically contain scientific and technical elements. Consequently, this material is to be subject to appropriate peer review and supervisor approval before release. Policy decisions Management and regulatory decisions made by other agencies are typically based on scientific information.