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Academic standards permit citing non-peer-reviewed sources.

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Is it true that academic standards permit citing non-peer-reviewed sources?

Yes. Academic standards and evidence synthesis methodologies routinely permit and value the inclusion of credible non-peer-reviewed grey literature when relevant.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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The claim is specific, empirical, and contestable, passing Step 0. The retrieved papers consistently demonstrate that academic standards, evidence syntheses, and systematic reviews frequently incorporate credible non-peer-reviewed sources such as grey literature, statistical reports, and preprints. There are no papers refuting this practice.

Evidence for · 6

The high scholarly value of grey literature before and during Covid-19

2022

This study documents how academics increasingly cite credible non-peer-reviewed grey literature, noting that researchers, reviewers, and editors accept its use when relevant.

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Kousha, K., Thelwall, M., & Bickley, M. S. (2022). The high scholarly value of grey literature before and during Covid-19. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-022-04398-3

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Beyond black and white: A framework for identifying grey literature in palliative care research

2025

This paper presents a framework for incorporating grey literature into systematic reviews, noting that it provides essential context, balance, and diverse perspectives outside of traditional journals.

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Damarell, R. A., Nicholls, S., Tyndall, J., & Phelan, C. (2025). Beyond black and white: A framework for identifying grey literature in palliative care research. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163251381487

Workplace Flexibility: Identifying New Trends and Directions from the Grey Literature Sources

2024

This review utilizes grey literature and statistical reports to analyze labor market trends, demonstrating the validity and utility of non-traditional academic sources.

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Paulišić, M., Vizjak, M., & Elhawari, M. M. (2024). Workplace Flexibility: Identifying New Trends and Directions from the Grey Literature Sources. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2478/orga-2024-0009

The value of adding 'grey literature' in evidence synthesis for equity-driven global health: a case study from Small Island Developing States.

2026

This study discusses how grey literature enhances the comprehensiveness and timeliness of evidence syntheses and global health reviews.

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A, B., C, M., C, G., N, U., V, I., E, A., & L, F. (2026). The value of adding 'grey literature' in evidence synthesis for equity-driven global health: a case study from Small Island Developing States.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2025-020906

Equity, diversity, and inclusion in post-secondary student mental health and well-being research: A scoping review protocol.

2026

This protocol explicitly plans to supplement traditional database searches with targeted searches of eligible grey literature.

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S, R., A, O., R, B., L, E., B, Q., T, K., K, P., & K, C. (2026). Equity, diversity, and inclusion in post-secondary student mental health and well-being research: A scoping review protocol.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0349684

Pharmacist prescribing in hospital inpatient settings: what works, for whom, why and in what circumstances-a realist review protocol.

2026

This protocol incorporates grey literature alongside formal database searches to thoroughly evaluate complex healthcare interventions.

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D, E. N., S, T., C, A., A, G., & N, A. (2026). Pharmacist prescribing in hospital inpatient settings: what works, for whom, why and in what circumstances-a realist review protocol.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2026-117974

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