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Re:Fake reviews are illegal and subject to big fines under n... by true_north on Saturday July 01, 2023 @07:33PM (#36556465)
How about fake peer reviews for academic journals? https://www.nature.com/articles/546033a
Re:Fake reviews are illegal and subject to big fines under n... by tgv on Sunday July 02, 2023 @06:33AM (#36560146)
Real reviewers also write fake-ish reviews. It's often sufficient to criticize minor points and rate it "not recommended for publication" to get a paper rejected. The more prestigious journals get so many submissions that a paper with one bad review doesn't stand a chance. It's a way to keep the competition down.