You have probably heard an instructor say, “Make sure you use peer-reviewed sources.” But what exactly does that mean and why should you care? Peer Review Week 2026, held September 14–18, offers a good opportunity to answer that question. This year’s theme, “Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality,” focuses on a growing challenge in Read More

Each September, the global scholarly community pauses to reflect on the practice of peer review during Peer Review Week (PRW), an international, community-led event that celebrates the role of peer review in ensuring research integrity. This year, from September 15–19, 2025, the theme is especially timely: “Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era.” Why Peer Read More

Peer Review Week (September 23-27, 2024) is a global, community-driven event that celebrates the critical role peer review plays in maintaining the quality and integrity of academic research. The event brings together institutions, individuals, and organizations that are committed to upholding the high standards of peer review and advancing scholarly communication. This year’s theme is Read More

As part of Peer Review Week (September 25-29, 2023), it is advantageous for us to explore the changing nature of peer review and the models that have sprung up over the years. For example, as the editor-in-chief for a Taylor & Francis academic journal, College & Undergraduate Libraries, I regularly return manuscripts back to the Read More

Welcome to Peer Review Week (September 25-29, 2023)! This week celebrates the scholarly peer review process, explores its significance in maintaining the quality of research publications, and addresses questions and challenges faced by researchers, academics, and librarians. The week is coordinated and sponsored by a number of publishers and affiliates. What is Peer Review? Peer Read More