Factors for predicting time to acceptance in the journal of the American academy of orthopaedic surgeons
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) acceptance times vary by article type and topic, with letters being fastest and interventional studies slowest. This analysis helps authors estimate submission-to-acceptance timelines.
Area Of Science
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical Publishing
- Scientific Communication
Background
- The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) is a leading journal for orthopaedic surgeons.
- Understanding publication timelines is crucial for authors navigating academic publishing.
- Factors influencing manuscript review duration are not well-characterized for JAAOS.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the median time from manuscript submission to acceptance for articles in JAAOS.
- To identify specific article characteristics that may influence the time to acceptance.
Main Methods
- Analysis of 754 articles published in JAAOS between 2020 and 2022.
- Exclusion of articles with unavailable submission or acceptance dates.
- Statistical analysis including linear regression, ANOVA, and t-tests to evaluate influencing factors.
Main Results
- Overall time to acceptance remained consistent over the study period (p=0.894).
- Letters to the editor had the shortest median acceptance time (5 days), while interventional studies had the longest (171.5 days).
- Articles on COVID-19 and diversity showed shorter acceptance times, whereas radiology and trauma articles took longer.
Conclusions
- The study offers a predictive tool for authors to estimate submission-to-acceptance times based on article type and topic.
- Informed journal selection can be made by authors considering their study's characteristics.
- This research aids authors in making strategic decisions amidst increasing publication submissions.
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