"The Imperfect Nature of Peer Review in Academic Research: Insights from a Peer Review Instructor"

The author, a Ph.D. student, shares firsthand experiences with the flaws of peer review in academic research, highlighting the process's vulnerability and the potential for bias. Despite its challenges, the author emphasizes the importance of peer review in evaluating studies and advancing knowledge, while also advocating for professionalizing the field to address issues such as unpaid labor and a limited pool of experts.