No. “Scholarly” means written for an academic audience, not automatically high quality. Credibility varies by the journal/publisher, peer-review rigor, study methods, author expertise, and whether findings are confirmed by other research.
What to check fast:
- Venue and peer review: Reputable, indexed journal or university press; clear peer review.
- Methods and transparency: Solid design, appropriate stats, real limitations, data/code available.
- Author and conflicts: Qualified authors; funding and conflicts disclosed.
- Corroboration and recency: Supported by other high-quality studies; timely and relevant.
