The Final Decision Concerning Publication of Any Journal Article Rests

question 43

Multiple Choice

The final decision concerning publication of any journal article rests with:

• A) the scientists who evaluate the paper.
• B) the editor of the journal.
• C) the publisher of the journal.
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Group Polarization Effect

A phenomenon where the presence of a group intensifies an individual's position, making the overall group's stance more extreme than initially individual opinions.

City Council

The legislative body that governs a city, town, or municipality, responsible for making decisions on local laws and policies.

License

Official permission or a legal document granting the right to operate in a specific field or to carry out a particular activity.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members following group discussion.