Question

A researcher has submitted a paper assessing the relationship between ibuprofen and ulcers. Much to his dismay, the journal responds to his paper by stating that—based on the comments of reviewers—it does not feel that it can publish the manuscript. The researcher's paper has been rejected as a result of the _____ process.

Answer 1

Answer:

The researcher's paper has been rejected as a result of the peer review process.

Explanation:

In academia, peer review refers to a system that aimes to improve the quality of academic journals and publications. When a researcher submits a paper to an academic journal, it will be sent to two other researchers that specialize in the same area. The reviewers don't know the identity of the writter and their task is to read the paper, comment it and suggest whether or not they think it should be published.