All That Glitters is Not Gold: Can We Trust International Scientific Journals?

Scientific journals are the cornerstone of evidencebased practice,shaping clinical decisions, policy development, and future research directions. The integrityof published research heavily relies on robust editorialoversight and a rigorous peer-review process. Thesesystems are intended to act as quality filters, ensuringmethodologicalrigor, ethical compliance, and scientificaccuracy before findings reach a global audience.When these standards are not met, flawed studies canmislead practitioners, misinform public health initiatives, and erode trust in academic publishing.