Peer review: growing complexity and evolving challenges
Peer review remains the cornerstone of scholarly publishing, but rising submission volumes, reviewer fatigue, and integrity challenges are testing its limits.
In this insight brief, we unpack the growing pressures on peer review and why they matter to publishers, editors, and authors. In it, you will find an exploration of the fundamental challenges to the very concept of peer review, the practical hurdles platforms and editorial teams face daily, and how emerging tools and practices can help restore speed, quality, and trust in the process.
From tackling reviewer fatigue and integrity risks to leveraging automation responsibly, the brief highlights real-world perspectives from the scholarly community. We then share our approach to helping publishers scale their journals with more efficient, transparent, and collaborative workflows—giving every stakeholder a better experience and enabling faster editorial decisions.
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What's inside this insight brief
Community insights: The pressures of peer review today
The brief explores the five key challenges shaping the future of peer review, from ethical concerns to the impact of automation and AI.


A path towards efficiency and trust
Explore how Kriyadocs’ approach to peer review addresses workflow complexity, reviewer shortages, and the need for greater transparency.
Beyond submission and peer review: Our Unified Publishing Ecosystem
That’s not all Kriyadocs offers. We provide the Kriyadocs Unified Publishing Ecosystem (UPE) that enables end-to-end management of publishing workflows, from submission to the final delivery of content. With Kriyadocs, you get:
✅ A seamless, integrated workflow from manuscript submission to publication
✅ Customizable automation and collaboration tools
✅ Expert services to support your publishing needs
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