Journal editors occupy a critical position in the scientific publishing ecosystem, managing the complex balance between maintaining rigorous peer review standards and meeting publication timelines. As submission volumes continue to increase across disciplines, editors face mounting pressure to ensure both thoroughness and efficiency in the review process while dealing with significant variability in reviewer performance, from highly constructive evaluations to reviews that provide minimal useful feedback.
Understanding the editorial perspective on peer review quality and timeliness is essential for addressing systemic challenges in scientific publishing. Editors witness firsthand the spectrum of reviewer contributions and can provide valuable insights into patterns, trends, and potential solutions. This poll seeks to gather insights from journal editors across disciplines to better understand the current state of peer review, including challenges with reviewer recruitment, quality assessment, and timeline management.