Introduction Peer review is often considered the cornerstone of academic publishing. The gatekeeping process evaluates the quality, validity, and originality of scholarly research before it earns a place in a journal or conference proceedings. But in an age of rapid digital transformation, open access movements, and growing skepticism of academic institutions, some are beginning to … Read more
Introduction Peer review has long been the gold standard for ensuring the quality and credibility of academic research before it is published. Traditionally, the peer review process has been conducted in a closed and anonymous manner, with reviewers’ identities concealed and their feedback only visible to journal editors and authors. However, the academic community has … Read more
Introduction Peer review has long been the backbone of academic publishing. It involves experts in a specific field evaluating research before publication, acting as a quality control system for academic knowledge. While the idea is simple—have knowledgeable peers critique and improve a manuscript—the system has grown increasingly complex. Peer review in 2025 will be scrutinized. … Read more
Introduction Should peer reviewers be paid? Peer review is a cornerstone of academic publishing. It’s the process that separates rigorous, high-quality research from the not-so-rigorous, and it helps maintain the integrity of science. However, there’s a growing debate about whether the researchers who volunteer their time and expertise to review manuscripts should be compensated for … Read more
Introduction Peer review is often hailed as the backbone of academic publishing. It’s the gatekeeper that supposedly ensures only high-quality, rigorously vetted research makes its way into journals and contributes to the scientific community. Sounds great, right? In theory, yes. However, in practice, the peer review process is riddled with issues that can sometimes do … Read more