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The peer review process: a primer for JNIS readers
Joshua A Hirsch1, Laxmaiah Manchikanti2,3, Felipe C Albuquerque4
1NeuroEndovascular Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery
|April 19, 2015
Summary
Scientific peer review is a complex but vital process for innovation in science and medicine. This report discusses key elements of peer review for journal readers, reviewers, and editors.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Scientific publishing
Background:
- Peer review is a cornerstone of scientific and medical innovation.
- Its complexity is often overlooked by participants, including readers, reviewers, and editors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the complexities of scientific peer review.
- To share elements of the peer review discourse with the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS) readership.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing discourse on scientific peer review.
- Synthesis of key concepts for a specialized audience.
Main Results:
- Identification of the integral role of peer review in scientific advancement.
- Highlighting the often-underappreciated complexity of the peer review process.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the nuances of peer review is crucial for all stakeholders.
- This discussion aims to enhance awareness and appreciation of the peer review system within the neurointerventional surgery community.
Keywords:
Standards
