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The editors' labours: separating the wheat from the chaff

R P Humphreys1, D H Reigel, F J Epstein

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.

Pediatric Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1995
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Pediatric Neurosurgery ensures high-quality publications through rigorous editorial policies and peer review. This paper details the journal's review process, reviewer identification, and acceptance criteria to maintain scientific integrity.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Publishing
  • Scientific Journals
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

Background:

  • The journal Pediatric Neurosurgery aims to publish only high-quality "wheat" material.
  • Editorial policies and manuscript review processes are crucial for maintaining journal integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the Editorial Board policies of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
  • To outline the manuscript review process, including peer identification and acceptance criteria.
  • To explore author perspectives on manuscript quality and failure.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the journal's Editorial Board policies.
  • Description of the peer review process.
  • Examination of grading instruments for manuscript acceptance.

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Main Results:

  • The journal employs a structured review process to ensure quality.
  • Criteria for identifying "peers" in peer review are established.
  • Analysis of agreement between readers and reviewers on manuscript quality is considered.

Conclusions:

  • The journal is committed to publishing high-quality scientific work.
  • Active participation of authors and reviewers is vital for the journal's success.
  • Understanding the review process helps authors navigate manuscript submission and potential failure.