Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of peer-reviewed articles?

The option indicating that open access to all findings is not a characteristic of peer-reviewed articles is accurate. While peer-reviewed articles undergo a thorough evaluation process by experts in the field, maintain rigorous standards for publication, and often are improved through revisions before final publication, access to these articles can vary.

Peer-reviewed journals may have subscription fees or access restrictions that prevent all individuals from freely accessing the content. In contrast, some peer-reviewed articles are published in open-access journals, making them freely available. However, the existence of both open-access and subscription-based peer-reviewed journals means that not all peer-reviewed literature is universally accessible. Thus, the notion of open access is not inherently tied to the peer-review process itself; it is possible for peer-reviewed articles to be behind paywalls, making this option correct in identifying what is not a requisite characteristic of peer-reviewed literature.