Peer review is an essential component of scholarly communication. It is the mechanism that facilitates the publication of primary research in respected scientific journals. In recent years, there has been a good deal of debate about the effectiveness of peer review. Q-Con has commissioned new research that will provide quantitative data to enlighten the debate on peer review. Establishing baseline data will provide not only greater understanding of the current position of peer review but also a platform for future studies. The main objective of this research is to measure the attitudes and behaviors of the academic community with regard to peer review. This will inform debate concerning peer review and underpin discussions, either in discussion lists or at future workshops/conferences