Why does one anonymous review hold so much influence over academic careers?

We take a closer look at how the peer review system shapes who gets published, who gets funded, and who gets to stay in academia. The pressure to publish or perish is already intense, but when a single reviewer can delay or derail months of work, the system becomes even harder to navigate, especially for early‑career researchers.

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