This process is called "blind test". "Blind evaluation" means that reviewers (usually peer experts) don't know the identity of the author of the paper, but only pay attention to the academic quality of the paper itself.
The purpose of blind review of papers is to eliminate the default prejudice of reviewers who are familiar with the author and the discrimination based on the author's identity. By providing the mechanism of anonymous submission, it is conducive to the evaluation of papers strictly according to the content of academic achievements, rather than the factors that affect the evaluation of papers such as personal identity, background and education. This can enhance the fairness of peer review, provide better academic resources for readers, and promote fair competition in academic circles.
Although blind evaluation of papers is beneficial to ensure the scientific evaluation of academic journals and academic associations, this mechanism may have potential defects. In some disciplines, the quality of papers is often greatly influenced by the author's experience, background, education and other factors. In this way, blind evaluation may affect the true evaluation of the paper by the evaluation Committee and lead to misunderstanding. The blind review mechanism may also be maliciously used by the author of the paper, including malicious acts such as untrue materials or plagiarism, thus affecting his academic reputation and publishing opportunities.
Blind review of papers is a way to maintain the scientific spirit of scientific research and academic publications, but it should be noted that the blind review mechanism should also avoid defects as much as possible to ensure the true evaluation of the quality of papers.
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Blind evaluation can ensure the fairness and scientificity of peer review, reduce the interference of subjective factors on the results of peer review, and make the competition in academic circles more fair. Blind trial also helps to ensure the publication of high-quality academic achievements and maintain the reputation and academic credibility of the academic community. It is also helpful for scholars to improve the quality of papers and explore more in-depth research topics, thus promoting the sustainable development of academic circles. While ensuring the fairness and quality of academic evaluation, blind evaluation of papers needs to constantly strengthen its mechanism and management measures in practical application, resolutely crack down on dishonest behavior and ensure the quality and academic fairness of papers.