peer review
noun
: a process by which something proposed (as for research or publication) is evaluated by a group of experts in the appropriate field
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The organization’s peer review platform works to identify possible misuse by reviewers and editors.
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024
The surveillance data that the team collected recently contributed to a new preprint study, which was posted last week ahead of peer review.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
In a field long overdue for change, The MERIT Review offers a better, more transparent model for peer review and publishing.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Regular peer reviews focusing on collaborative outcomes rather than individual contributions help maintain momentum, while clear escalation paths prevent the formation of knowledge bottlenecks that covert narcissists often exploit.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024
The surveillance data that the team collected recently contributed to a new preprint study, which was posted last week ahead of peer review.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
In a field long overdue for change, The MERIT Review offers a better, more transparent model for peer review and publishing.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Regular peer reviews focusing on collaborative outcomes rather than individual contributions help maintain momentum, while clear escalation paths prevent the formation of knowledge bottlenecks that covert narcissists often exploit.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Peer review.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peer%20review. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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