査読者メンタープログラムの成果に関する混合研究法による分析

Given the importance of peer reviewing manuscripts in pharmacy education, effective peer reviewers should be developed. Thus, the objective of this project was to (1) determine the impact of the AJPE Reviewer Mentorship Program (RMP) on Mentees' quality and quantity of reviews and (2) describe the Mentees' perceptions of the design and implementation of the AJPE RMP.

Using a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were retrospectively pulled from three cohorts of RMP Mentees from the AJPE editorial system regarding the number of reviews completed for one year pre- and post-program as well as the editor's rating of their review. Data were descriptively analyzed and also compared using Wilcoxon signed rank test. For the qualitative arm, three semi-structured focus groups were held with Mentees from three cohorts. Data were transcribed and then thematically analyzed.

Of the 71 Mentees that completed the RMP, the number and percentage of invitations to review by the editorial team, reviews completed, and average reviewer rating increased but were not significant. Themes from the three focus groups (n=25 participants) included: increased confidence and skill development due to the structure and mentoring offered, the critical importance of mentor engagement, and suggestions for increased opportunities for engagement.

The qualitative findings suggest that the RMP enhances reviewing capabilities, as well as confidence among peer-reviewers despite no statistically significant findings in the quantitative analysis. Moreover, the Mentees' feedback will be helpful to further enhance the RMP for future cohorts.