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What does it mean if a science paper is peer-reviewed
and why is this significant?

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Peer review involves subjecting the author's scholarly work and research to the scrutiny of other experts in the same field to check its validity and evaluate its suitability for publication. ... A peer review helps the publisher decide whether a work should be accepted.
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