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Peer-reviewed (refereed) journals are published following a formal editorial process involving subject experts. The information therefore has a high level of quality, credibility, and reliability.
Text information from The University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, and the Regents of the University of California
How do I know if an article has been peer-reviewed?
1. Click Journal Titleand enter the name of the publication:
2. In the results list, click the matching name:
3. If the publication is peer-reviewed, the listing says Yes: