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October 2, 2025Open Access

The undervalued book collection and peer review

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MEMartin Paul Eve

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Overview

Observational analysis on peer review in edited collections, suggesting a need to reassess their value in academic dissemination.

Key Points

  • The argument that essays in book collections lack peer review is challenged, as they undergo significant scrutiny.
  • Many scholars believe the REF undervalues book collections, affecting their acceptance in academia.
  • Edited collections may be reviewed more rigorously than some journal articles, contradicting common perceptions.
  • Dissemination modes impact academic value, and reassessing edited collections could improve scholarly communication.

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Martin Paul Eve (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de70f583cbc991d0a233c2https://doi.org/10.59348/cx3nq-qss64
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