Moving forward, how important (0=not important; 5=very important) is it that resulting research be subject to independent peer review?

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  Peer review is important as the research should be validated and should be able to be repeated by others.
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  see above
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  All published research should be peer reviewed.
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  I would say, realistically, unless reviewers work is properly recognized both financially and non financially, peer reviews don’t work properly in the academia. 
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  For justice,  fairness and ethical compliance 
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  See comment in question 4. Same is applicable here. 
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  Independent peer review is vital to prevent a conflict of interest.
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  Independent peer reviewer unbiasly review the work and depth of knowledge. Their expertise will enhance the research by puting their knowledge and point out lacunas in the publications as well as in the work. Which will further enhance the attributes of research.
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  Federal Government: Independent peer review provides essential validation to maintain both quality and public confidence in research projects supported by government funds.
  
  Industry: Research transparency and bias prevention become critical when research findings could affect health regulations or safety standards.
  
  Other: Peer review serves as the foundation for maintaining academic honesty and scientific validity for universities, nonprofit organizations, and international organizations in every field of study.
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  Peer review is not 100% effective, but its goal is to serve as the most important quality control check in the research dissemination process. We depend on peer review to make sure studies are valid, properly conducted, honest, and that they contribute to our knowledge. It cannot be overstated how essential peer-review is in terms of trusting research and findings from those studies.
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  • Federal Government: 5 (Essential for rigor, public trust, and evidence-based policy)
  • Industry: 4 (Critical for credibility, though some proprietary work may limit transparency)
  • Other (e.g., nonprofits, academia): 5 (Foundational for academic integrity and impact)

  
  
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  Sure 
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  The most important part of reserach is peer review
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  Peer review is an integral part of science.
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  NOT APPLICABLE
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   Independent peer review is a cornerstone of scientific integrity. It is essential (5) for federal and non-profit-funded research, and important (3) for industry in contexts where public welfare or policy may be impacted. 
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  For quality review of research, it should be validated by independent peer reviews. 
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  It is the peer review that can tell how useful the findings are.
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  Federal Government (5): Peer review is non-negotiable for government-funded research. It ensures scientific rigor, transparency, and public trust. Independent evaluation helps safeguard against political influence, methodological flaws, and bias, particularly in areas with societal or regulatory impact.
  Industry (4): While commercial confidentiality sometimes limits full transparency, independent peer review increases credibility, especially in sectors like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and medical devices. Published and peer-reviewed studies are essential for regulatory approval, market trust, and ethical responsibility.
  Other (5): Foundations, universities, and NGOs typically fund research aimed at societal or academic value. Peer review is critical to ensure quality, integrity, and responsible use of resources. It also enhances legitimacy and influence, particularly in public health, education, and international development.
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  The foundation of science is strong peer review in my view. However, the volume of research produced today puts reviewers under a lot of pressure. Therefore, making sure independent reviewers have the time and incentive to continue their work is crucial.
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  I belived that peer review acts as a quality control mechanism, helping to catch errors, biases, and methodological flaws.  Research that undergoes peer review is more likely to be trusted by the scientific community, policymakers, and the public. Therefore,  Independent reviewers provide critical, unbiased feedback that can improve the integrity and neutrality of the research.  
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  Independent peer review is done to prevent biases in the interpretation of results.
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   Peer review serves as a cornerstone of the scientific method and the academic publishing system. It is an important process for ensuring the integrity, quality, and credibility of research outcomes. However, it is not a perfect method and can present challenges, such as time consumption, subjectivity, and the potential for bias—especially if the reviewer is not qualified, rushes the submission of their review, or agrees to review papers outside their area of expertise. Nevertheless, its benefits far outweigh its drawbacks. It remains the most widely effective mechanism for ensuring the quality and integrity of published research, thereby underpinning the advancement of knowledge. Therefore, we need to consider developing the peer review system to overcome the aforementioned challenges 
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  It should be independent and be blind too.
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   Independent peer review is very important to ensure the quality and reliability of scientific research and to avoid biases and errors. 
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  This is the quid of the matter. The freedom and transparency is a good quality control in any operation. Of course, states and industries' IP should be protected, but for the most part, scrutiny pf processes is always beneficial. 
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  Independent peer review is non-negotiable (5/5 importance) for ensuring research quality and public trust. While peer review systems can and should evolve (e.g., through open peer review or post-publication review), their core function—rigorous external evaluation by qualified experts—remains absolutely vital to the scientific process.
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  This will reduce bias and increase confidence on science by the common man.
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  Peer review is not a panacea against false and irreproducible results but much better than no peer review at all. 
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  Industry-funded research should be peer-reviewed to uphold scientific integrity, minimize bias, and ensure trust in the evidence used to guide clinical decision-making.

  
  
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  All research needs independent scrutinizing to develop.
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  Ii is highly important all research shall be peer-reviewed to verify integrity of all aspects scientific hypothesiis  being tested,,  sound methods used to generate outcomes and its relvance to advance knowledge in a particular area of scientific disciplinees.
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  Peer review is essential
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  Peer review is fine, but it's not really a good model to handle the deluge of papers being published each year. Post-publication review is just as important. 
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  Independent peer review is fundamental to preserving scientific integrity. It sets evidence-based knowledge apart from conjecture, enabling research to be consistently applied to investment strategies, policy formation, and decision-making in all industries. Without it, there is a much greater chance that poor, untrustworthy, or even harmful findings will find their way into the public and policy spheres.
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  The peer review system has severe limitations, but it's all we have.  
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  Independent peer review is essential to ensure the scientific rigor, credibility, and objectivity of research findings. It acts as a quality control mechanism, helping to identify flaws in methodology, analysis, or interpretation before results are disseminated or used to inform decisions.
  
  

  This is particularly important when research influences clinical practice, public health policy, or regulatory decisions. Without independent review, there’s a greater risk of biased or low-quality research entering the scientific record especially when funded by stakeholders with commercial or political interests.
  
  

  Independent peer review also reinforces public trust in science by showing that findings have been critically evaluated by qualified experts with no vested interest in the outcome.
  
  
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  Currently there is a huge amount of low quality publications without independent peer review. These should not have the status of real scientific publications.
  However, in the future AI can verify certain aspects of the research publications and thus the peer review process can become much lighter and faster. At the same time, it is fine to be able to publish papers (articles)  in a more straight-forward-way in the Internet, but it should be clear to everybody that there has been no review process involved.
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  All research should be bias free
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   Federal Government (5 = Very important): Government research uses public money. So, it should be checked carefully by other experts to make sure it is correct, honest, and useful for society.
  
  

  Industry (4 = Important): Companies may not always share all their research, but when they do, it should be checked to avoid mistakes or bias, especially if it affects people’s health, safety, or the environment.
  
  

  Other (5 = Very important): Research from universities, NGOs, and others should always be reviewed by experts to make sure the results are true and trustworthy. 
  
  
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  Review must be independently peer reviewed by minimum 2 reviewers.
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  🔹 Federal Government (5/5) 
  
  

  • Government-funded research influences policy, public health, environment, and education.
    
    
  • Independent peer review ensures that decisions are based on sound, unbiased evidence.
    
    
  • It reinforces accountability to taxpayers and the scientific community.
    
    

  
  🔹 Industry (2–4/5)
   

  • Why it’s important:
    
    
    • When industry research is published (e.g., drug trials, engineering solutions), peer review lends it scientific legitimacy.
      
      
    • Helps regulatory acceptance, e.g., FDA approvals.
      
      
  • Why it may not be fully applied:
    
    
    • Trade secrets, time constraints, and profit motives often prevent full peer-review transparency.
      
      
    • Internal review processes may substitute for independent review, though these are not always unbiased.
      
      

  
  🔹 Other (5/5)
   

  • Academic and nonprofit sectors are held to high ethical and quality standards.
    
    
  • Peer review helps:
    
    
    • Ensure validity and replicability.
      
      
    • Guide funding decisions and scholarly publishing.
      
      
    • Uphold integrity and objectivity in public discourse.
      
      
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  This is especially true for industry sponsored research.  
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  Peer review not only examines but also improves a result. In many cases, the suggestion from the reviewer gives another opinion (some more application or future direction) of the research. 
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  Everyone should be held to the same rigorous standards no matter the source of funding or the goal of research. 
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  Independent peer review is essential to maintain research quality credibility and trust regardless of the funding source it helps identify flaws improve methodology and ensure that findings are reliable and unbiased federal government research industry research and work from other sectors all benefit from this process as it strengthens the integrity of scientific knowledge and supports informed decision making
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  Gin, important to eliminate bias
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  This is extremely important for the efficacy and knowing the science being reported is not bias. 
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   Independent peer review is a cornerstone of research integrity and scientific progress. It ensures that research is evaluated objectively for quality, rigor, and validity before being accepted by the scientific community. Peer review helps detect errors, biases, or methodological flaws, strengthening the credibility and trustworthiness of findings. As research increasingly informs public policy, healthcare, technology, and environmental decisions, maintaining high standards through peer review is more critical than ever. It also upholds accountability—especially for publicly or commercially funded research—by ensuring that results are not only innovative but also reliable and ethically sound. 
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  Peer review is key to avoid biases and COI, along with funding source disclosures.
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  Federal Government – 5 (Very Important):
  Peer review ensures publicly funded research to be valid, rigorous, and credible. Independent review also protects science from bureaucratic or political bias, ensuring public confidence in government-sponsored findings.
  
  Industry – 4 (Important):
  While proprietary research may remain within the firm, peer review of broadly applicable, regulatory, or safety-related research is required for scientific integrity and public confidence. Greater transparency can further alleviate suspicions of bias or data manipulation.
  
  Other (e.g., universities, nonprofits, NGOs) – 5 (Very Important):
  These groups will conduct research that informs policy, healthcare, or public services. Peer review on their own is necessary to ensure that such data are objective, credible, and actionable, especially in informing decisions that affect communities or populations at risk.