peer-reviewed journal

Expert-vetted academic periodical

A peer-reviewed journal is a scholarly publication where submitted articles are evaluated by experts in the field before acceptance.

This vetting process, called peer review, screens for quality, accuracy, and significance.

Research published in peer-reviewed journals carries more weight than unreviewed sources: The study appeared in a peer-reviewed journal.

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