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A structured, journal-led peer-review mentoring program enhances peer review training.

Ariel Maia Lyons-Warren¹, Whitley W Aamodt², Kathleen M Pieper³

¹Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology; Clinical Care Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA. lyonswar@bcm.edu.

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A structured mentored peer-review program significantly improved trainee skills and confidence in manuscript review. This training enhances understanding of publication science and leads to high mentor satisfaction.

Keywords:

Journalology Mentorship Peer review Research Surveys and Questionnaires Training

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Research Integrity

Background:

Peer review is crucial for scientific advancement but lacks standardized training.
Current peer review training methods are often unorganized and understudied.
A structured approach to peer review training is needed to improve quality and consistency.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured mentored peer-review program.
To assess improvements in peer review skills using quantitative and qualitative measures.
To determine the impact of mentorship on trainee understanding of the publication process.

Main Methods:

A pre-post intervention study involving 55 mentees across 5 cohorts (2020-2023).
Mentees underwent 2 mentored reviews over 6 months, with pre- and post-program assessments.
Outcomes included the modified Review Quality Index (mRQI), mentee self-perception surveys, and mentor satisfaction.

Main Results:

Mentees showed significant improvement in mRQI scores post-program (median 31 vs. 26.6).
Self-perceived understanding of review and editorial processes, and confidence in manuscript review, increased significantly (p < 0.0001).
Mentors reported high satisfaction with the program, enjoyment, and interest in repeat participation.

Conclusions:

A 6-month structured mentored peer-review program effectively enhances peer review training.
The program improves the quality of reviews as measured by mRQI and boosts mentee confidence.
High mentor satisfaction indicates the program's feasibility and positive impact on the scientific community.