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Rejection in academia is structural not personal

Featured · Opinions & Perspectives

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— Opinions & Perspectives · 8 Oct 2026

Rejection in academia is structural not personal

“Rejection in academia is structural not personal” by Tara-Lyn Camilleri & Ed Ivimey-Cook, originally published on LSE Blogs, licensed under CC BY 4.0. No changes made.

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AI in peer review: What reviewers need to know

Navigating Peer Review

12 May 2026 · 3 min read

AI in peer review: What reviewers need to know

AI tools are now used to screen manuscripts, suggest reviewers, check methods, and support review writing. Reviewers need a clear line between helpful assistance and problematic shortcuts.

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Authorship disputes and peer review: What is and isn’t your responsibility

Research Integrity & Publication Ethics

28 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Authorship disputes and peer review: What is and isn’t your responsibility

Reviewers are rarely in a position to resolve authorship disputes, but they may notice manuscript-level signals that warrant clarification.

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Reviewing preprints: A growing part of the peer reviewer’s role

Navigating Peer Review

27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Reviewing preprints: A growing part of the peer reviewer’s role

Preprints are now a major part of scholarly communication. Reviewers need to understand how preprint review differs from journal peer review and how to approach it effectively.

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Scholarly publishing round-up: AI, peer review, and research integrity in focus

Industry Updates & Discussions

24 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Scholarly publishing round-up: AI, peer review, and research integrity in focus

A round-up of recent conversations on AI in peer review, high-quality review reports, responsible GenAI use, and the rise of hallucinated citations.

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Dual-use research of concern: What peer reviewers need to know

Research Integrity & Publication Ethics

23 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Dual-use research of concern: What peer reviewers need to know

Some legitimate research can carry genuine potential for harmful misuse. Reviewers are not expected to decide alone, but they should know when to flag concerns.

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Major revisions or rejection? How to make the right recommendation as a peer reviewer

Navigating Peer Review

21 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Major revisions or rejection? How to make the right recommendation as a peer reviewer

Major revisions and rejection both mean a manuscript is not ready, but they signal very different things. This guide helps reviewers frame the recommendation clearly.

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