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“One of the biggest costs in the whole scientific publishing world is borne by the academic community, which is the peer review.” quote by Mark Walport
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“One of the biggest costs in the whole scientific publishing world is borne by the academic community, which is the peer review.”

Mark Walport

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Peer review imposes heavy, often unpaid, labor on academics, costing the scientific community.

In simple terms: Peer review is costly for scholars.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address the hidden labor in publishing.

Themes

academia economics science ethics

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analysis policy

When to use this quote

  • grant writing
  • journal editing
  • reviewer recruitment
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

labor economics publishing models

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we compensate reviewers?
  • What alternatives exist to peer review?
A Different Perspective

The system also ensures quality control.

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