Peer Review Delays: Why Does the Process Move So Slow?
Introduction Ask any academic, and you’ll likely get the same groan followed by a long, exasperated sigh: “Why is peer review so slow?” It’s the bane of scholars everywhere. Months—sometimes over a year—can pass before a submitted paper is accepted, rejected, or worse, still floating in limbo. For early-career researchers on the brink of job … Read more