The assessment of scientific work by others who are specialists in the same field, to ensure that any research intended for publication is of high quality.
What is the process of peer review?
The process is:
The researcher submits a draft article
Editor sends a copy to peers/referees
Peers review it and approve it to the editor if it's good
The editor has the final say of what is published
What is the purpose of peer review?
The main aims of peer review are:
To allocate research funding
To validate the quality and relevance of research
To suggest amendments or improvements
Published researchers can be trusted and taken seriously
