Rethinking (un)blinding in biomedical proposal peer review: A multi-stakeholder qualitative study

While there remains a strong preference for double-blinded review within the context of our study, its limitations have become evident-particularly given current funding challenges. These shortcomings highlight the need for greater openness in peer review and increased transparency in fund allocation processes.

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Accountability in Research
Published
2025-12-07
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https://doi.org/10.1080/08989621.2025.2593625
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scientometrics and bibliometrics research
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Rethinking (un)blinding in biomedical proposal peer review: A multi-stakeholder qualitative study

Kris Dierickx, Seba Qussini, Farizah Mezer Anami
Accountability in Research
scientometrics and bibliometrics research
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Rethinking (un)blinding in biomedical proposal peer review: A multi-stakeholder qualitative study

Kris Dierickx, Seba Qussini, Farizah Mezer Anami
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While there remains a strong preference for double-blinded review within the context of our study, its limitations have become evident-particularly given current funding challenges. These shortcomings highlight the need for greater openness in peer review and increased transparency in fund allocation processes.

Accountability in Research
Hamad Medical Corporation (QA), KU Leuven (BE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 63%
scientometrics and bibliometrics research
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