Journalology (also known as publication science) is the scholarly study of all aspects of the academic publishing process.[1][2] The field seeks to improve the quality of scholarly research by implementing evidence-based practices in academic publishing.[3] The term "journalology" was coined by Stephen Lock, the former editor-in-chief of the BMJ. The first Peer Review Congress, held in 1989 in Chicago, Illinois, is considered a pivotal moment in the founding of journalology as a distinct field.[3] The field of journalology has been influential in pushing for study pre-registration in science, particularly in clinical trials. Clinical trial registration is now expected in most countries.[3] Journalology researchers also work to reform the peer review process.