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Peer review is meant to prevent scientific misconduct: But it has its own problems

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In 2023 , an academic journal retracted an entire special issue because the peer review process for it was compromised.

The Annals of Operations Research case brought into sharp focus broader concerns about peer review in science.

Authors: Peer review as we know it arose in the mid 20th century as demand for specialized research grew following the end of the Second World War .

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