Double-blind peer review configuration
nounPronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl ˈblaɪnd ˈpɪr rɪˈvjuː ˌkɑːnfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/
A review system where neither the authors nor the reviewers are aware of each other's identities throughout the evaluation process. This configuration aims to reduce bias and ensure objective assessment based solely on manuscript merit.
Plain English
A review process where authors and reviewers don't know each other's names to reduce unfair bias.
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Usage
"Our journal adopted a double-blind peer review configuration to minimize authorship bias."
Style guide notes: Use 'double-blind' hyphenated when used as adjective before noun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is author anonymity maintained?
Authors remove identifying information; editors strip metadata before sending to reviewers.
Can reviewers always stay anonymous?
Most can, though writing style sometimes reveals identity despite anonymity measures.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Critical for understanding editorial integrity standards and review process variations across academic journals.
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