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A guide to peer reviewing for Spinal Cord.

Marcel P Dijkers1

  • 1Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA. marcellinus.P.dijkers@wayne.edu.

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Summary

This paper explains scientific peer reviewing, a crucial skill often missing in graduate training. It details useful review types for Spinal Cord journal editors and covers the editorial process, reviewer roles, and review content.

Area of Science:

  • Scientific publishing
  • Academic peer review

Background:

  • Peer review is essential for scientific publishing but often not formally taught to clinicians and researchers during graduate training.
  • This lack of training can impact the quality and consistency of peer reviews.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the art of scientific peer reviewing.
  • To describe review types beneficial to the editors of Spinal Cord (SC).
  • To provide guidance on the peer review process for researchers and clinicians.

Main Methods:

  • The paper outlines the general principles of peer reviewing.
  • It specifically addresses the editorial process of the journal Spinal Cord.
  • Key aspects covered include the role of the referee, steps in the review process, and the expected content and language of a review.

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Main Results:

  • The manuscript details the SC editorial workflow.
  • It clarifies the responsibilities and expectations for referees.
  • Guidance is provided on crafting effective reviews and available resources for peer reviewers.

Conclusions:

  • Formal training in peer review is needed for researchers and clinicians.
  • Understanding the SC editorial process and reviewer expectations enhances review quality.
  • This guide aims to improve the peer review process for scientific integrity.