What Happens After Rejection? Making Invisible Peer Review Visible

Summary Peer review shapes which research enters the scholarly record, yet rejected manuscripts and the associated dialogue remain largely invisible. Lack of visibility limits understanding of editorial decisions, constrains learning and obscures legitimate scholarly disagreements. Voluntary, structured post‐rejection rebuttals could make disagreement visible without challenging editorial authority. Such transparency benefits authors, reviewers and editors by fostering reflection, education and collective learning. Implemented carefully, post‐rejection dialogue strengthens trust in peer review and supports a more informed and inclusive scholarly discourse.