Introduction Peer review has long been upheld as the cornerstone of academic integrity—the mechanism by which scholarship earns its badge of legitimacy. For centuries, this process has served as the gatekeeper of knowledge, distinguishing rigorously vetted research from the merely speculative. Yet, as the scholarly publishing ecosystem grows more commercialized and digitized, peer review finds … Read more
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
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