Peer review is the process where psychological research is assessed by other experts in the same field before it is published. The aim is to check the quality, accuracy, and validity of the research. It helps decide if the research is suitable for publication, whether it should receive funding, and is also used to assess the quality of university departments through ratings like the REF. Typically, multiple reviewers examine the work and give feedback, which is then considered by a peer review panel to make a final decision
