Peer Review in Scientific Publishing: What it is and How it Works
Description
The article from Visionlearning explains the peer review process, its history, and its role in scientific publishing. It describes how peer reviewers, who are specialists in specific fields, evaluate research for journals, funding agencies, and academic institutions. Peer reviewers assess the methods, data analysis, and conclusions drawn by authors, ensuring the quality and accuracy of published research. The article also highlights the implications of peer review, the potential for bias, and the evolving nature of the system, including open-access peer review models.