The peer-review system for academic papers is badly in need of repair
“Peer review, or scientific refereeing, is the basis of the academic process. It’s a rigorous evaluation that aims to ensure only work which advances knowledge is published in a scientific journal. Scientists must be able to trust this system: if they see that something is peer reviewed, it should be a hallmark of quality …” (more)
[Michael Rose and Willem Boshoff, The Conversation, 26 February]
Tags: journals, peer review