Check the journal’s website for a stated peer review policy
Look for terms like “peer reviewed,” “refereed,” or “scholarly journal”
Search the journal title in Ulrichsweb or a library database
Verify whether the article includes submission, revision, and acceptance dates
Check if the journal has an editorial board listed
Confirm whether the article was published in an academic journal rather than a magazine or newspaper
Look for references, citations, and a formal academic structure
Search the journal in your library’s databases or catalog
Review the journal’s instructions for authors for peer review details
Contact the journal or publisher directly if the status is unclear