Peer Review Week Panel Discussion: Openness vs. Confidentiality in Scientific Publishing

Engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the balance between openness and confidentiality in peer review processes. Delve into strategies aimed at improving fairness, inclusivity, and bias reduction in academic publishing. Examine the effectiveness of anonymity versus transparency, considering their impact on objectivity, diversity, and bias mitigation. Analyze the potential consequences of anonymous authorship, signed reports, and editorial filtering. Explore the evolving roles of authors, referees, and editors in the peer review landscape. Learn from expert panelists representing diverse perspectives in scientific publishing and ethics.