Manuscript peer reviewing is at the heart of the scientific system, but it seems that these duties are often not properly (if at all) recognized by universities, funding agencies or even the rest ...

Yet it is not easy saying “no” most of the time. Likewise, many manuscripts do not pass external review. Referees might pose technical concerns about experimental design or suggest alternative ...

Approximately 1/3 of submissions are rejected without external review. Manuscripts sent for external review are typically evaluated by at least two reviewers. Editors select reviewers from a database ...

We seek to review and reach an editorial decision on manuscripts as quickly as possible. For this reason, a substantial number of manuscripts are rejected without soliciting outside reviews, generally ...

NEJM uses highly rigorous editorial, peer, and statistical review processes to evaluate manuscripts for scientific accuracy, novelty, and importance. Step 2: Prepare materials for submission ...

For further guidance on avoiding potential conflicts of interest during the peer review process, see the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) ethical guidelines for peer reviewers. In addition to ...

JCO Journals offer a Rapid Review program designed for selected manuscripts, which the editors deem to be timely and late-breaking research that might have an immediate impact on patient care. For ...

Following rigorous peer, editorial, and statistical review, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) editorial team will either decline a manuscript or express interest in publishing it (after ...

Of the 78 top journals that provide this guidance, 59% prohibit its use in peer review, while the rest allow its use if ...

The Mandel Center for the Humanities is pleased to announce funding for Manuscript Review Workshops for Associate Professors (junior faculty are still encouraged to apply for workshop funding through ...