Double-blind peer review (Double anonymized)
Double-blind peer review is a process used by academic journals to ensure articles submitted for publication are fairly reviewed by experts in the field. In this process, both the authors’ and the reviewers’ identities are hidden from each other.
- Hiding the identity of both the authors and the reviewers is done to prevent bias on both sides. Reviewers might be more or less critical of an article if they know the author's identity or affiliation, and authors might be more or less likely to submit to a journal if they know who the reviewers are. It is commonly considered to be one of the most effective ways to ensure the quality and fairness of the peer review process.
- Double-blind peer review can be time-consuming and expensive. It requires more effort to ensure anonymity and confidentiality throughout the process.