Bias and Groupthink in Science’s Peer-Review System

David B. Resnik; Elise M. Smith

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-36822-7_9

Bias and Groupthink in Science’s Peer-Review System

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Abstract

Studies have shown that various types of biases can impact scientific peer review. These biases may contribute to a type of groupthink that can make it difficult to obtain funding or publish innovative or controversial research. The desire to achieve consensus and uniformity within a research group or scientific discipline can make it difficult for individuals to contradict the status quo. This chapter reviews the scientific literature regarding biases in the peer-review system, reflects on the potential impact of bias, and discusses approaches to minimize or control bias in peer review.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Groupthink in Science
Subtitle of host publication	Greed, Pathological Altruism, Ideology, Competition, and Culture
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	99-113
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030368227
ISBN (Print)	9783030368210
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36822-7_9
State	Published - Jan 1 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Gender bias
Peer review
Publication bias
Scientific journals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Psychology
General Medicine
General Social Sciences

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