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Behavioral consequences of second-person pronouns in written communications between authors and reviewers of scientific papers

Z. Sun, C. C. Cao, et al.

This intriguing research by Zhuanlan Sun and colleagues reveals how using second-person pronouns like 'you' can significantly enhance the peer review process of scientific papers, leading to fewer questions and more positive interactions. Discover how a simple word choice can transform academic communication!

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Abstract

This research investigates the impact of second-person pronoun usage on the peer review process of scientific papers. Analyzing 25,679 instances of peer review correspondence with *Nature Communications*, the study finds that authors using second-person pronouns (like "you") receive fewer questions, shorter responses, and more positive feedback from reviewers. This effect is attributed to the more personal and engaging conversation created by "you" usage, supported by further analyses and a behavioral experiment.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Jan 02, 2024

Authors

Zhuanlan Sun, C. Clark Cao, Sheng Liu, Yiwei Li, Chao Ma

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