Yes, journals and conferences accept reviews from doctoral candidates when invited or co-reviewing under the journal’s rules.

Yes, most peer-reviewed papers are dependable when the methods, transparency, and journal policies are sound.

Yes, peer-reviewed articles can carry bias, but clear policies, diverse reviewers, and transparent methods reduce risk.

Yes, a single researcher can run a systematic review, but standards expect duplicate screening and extraction to control bias.

Yes, newspaper articles can appear in a literature review when they fit the question, but they need careful evaluation and clear attribution.

Yes, literature reviews can be published as standalone articles when they add clear synthesis and follow journal reporting rules.

Yes, first person can appear in a literature review when your style guide or supervisor allows it, used sparingly for methods or stance.

Yes, a literature review can include websites when the sources are credible, citable, and archived.

Yes, a literature review can include newspaper articles when they add context, primary evidence, or timely reporting.

Yes, a literature review can use subheadings to group themes, methods, or time periods per your field’s style guide.