Question

The peer review process can create conflicts of interest because the choice of who reviews a potentially publishable project may show:

Answer 1

ANSWER:

There may be bias by the peer reviewer as to the area of research

EXPLANATION:

Cultured peer review (also known as refereeing) is the method of controlling an author's studious work, analysis, or opinions to the analysis of others who are specialists in the related area, before a document explaining this activity is printed in a magazine, convention procedures or as a book.

Answer 2

The peer review process can create a conflict of interest because favoritism can be shown. Peers often want to support their friends or those close to them so will choose their projects over others. They are trying to help those they care about to succeed.