Question 15.

Based on the passage we can infer that the author would most probably support
A
more careful screening to ensure the recruitment of content-familiar peer reviewers.
B
preserving the anonymity of reviewers to protect them from criticism.
C
publicising peer review data rather than the publication of actual reviews.
D
greater transparency across the peer review process in academic publishing.

Question Explanation

Text Explanation

Option D is the correct answer. 

The passage discusses the value of making peer-reviewed data public to help address various issues in academic publishing, such as bias, inefficiency, and fraud. The author advocates for a shift"from opacity in all cases to opacity only when necessary," implying support for greater transparency in peer review.

Option A: The passage mentions concerns about reviewer selection, such as gender and geographic imbalances, but it does not suggest that careful screening of content-familiar reviewers is a priority.

Option B: The passage mentioned about maintaining confidentiality, but it does not strongly argue in favour of preserving anonymity. 

Option C: The author does not fully endorse the publication of actual reviews or reviewer identities in every situation. While the author advocates for sharing peer review data, they also acknowledge that, in some cases, the content of reviews and reviewers' identities may need to remain confidential. 

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