Table 2.
Evolving factors that may affect peer-review in the near and mid-term future
Advent of AI and large language models |
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Expanding scientific workforce |
Reward systems in research and academia |
Diversification of publishing modes |
Advent of mega-journals |
Predatory and unethical practices (e.g., paper mills, citation cartels) |
Peer-reviewer fatigue |
New standards, methods, and influence of postpublication review |
Interface between science and society, review in media, social media, and infodemics |