2012
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ManuscriptReview
Prepared by Noni MacDonald MD FRCPc
Editor-in-Chief Paediatrics and Child Health
Former Editor-in -Chief CMAJ
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Objectives
By the end of this discussion, theparticipant will be able to
1.Outline the steps for manuscript reviewand acceptance at a medical journal
2.List the major factors peer reviewersare asked to take into account inreviewing a manuscript
3.Describe other factors editors alsoconsider
4.Explain editorial terms like –intercept,revise, overhaul
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Authors
Manuscript
Editor and Editorial Staff
Intercept*
Peer Review
1
2
3
4
Reject
Revise
Galley Proofs
Issue for
publication set
Paper published
Online- print
Re-submit
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Intercept-The Big “NO” Letter
Editor + an associateeditor looked over themanuscript: decided-
        not a fit by topic *
        bad science*
        poorly written*
        too many articles
           on topic
        not fit format of
           journal
        other……
No Reviews attached
 
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Authors
Manuscript
Editor and Editorial Staff
Intercept
Peer Review*
1
2
3
4
Reject
Revise
Galley Proofs
Issue for
publication set
Paper published
Online- print
Re-submit
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Peer Review 1
Editor or assoc ed decides is worthyto go out for review
2 to 6 reviewers selected
•  may include 1 or 2 suggested by
       author
•  looking for at least 2 to 3 reviews to
        come in
•  electronic review invitations faster,
        attached to database
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Peer Review: Criteria
Scientific Quality
  methods
     -including stats
  data for conclusions
Presentation
  clarity of writing
  title - specific
        - fits content
  abstract
        - brief, clear
  figures and tables
Research Violations
  ethics: human,animal
Rating
  rank to sci in field
Confidential
  novelty, significance
Comments for Author
  # each, design, data
  consistent with rating
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Peer Review Criteria Check List
1.Importance of research question
2.Originality of research
3.Delineation of strengths & weaknesses
       methodology/experimental /
       statistical/interpretation of results
4. Writing style-table /figure
       presentation,citations accurate
5. Ethical concerns
       human,animal, no plagerism, no COI
6. Is it a good read?
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Peer Review: Criteria
 
Manuscript
 “privileged” information
  do not disclose to
     others
Destroy after yourreview- paper,tables,figures etc
If shared work ofreview- when reportstate with whom didthis
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Peer Review: Editors Evaluation
1.Thoroughness, comprehensiveness
2.Timeliness
3.Citation of evidence to support critique
4.Constructive criticism
5.Objectivity
6.Clear statement re priority andappropriateness
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Authors
Manuscript
Editor and Editorial Staff
Intercept
Peer Review
1
2
3
4
Reject
Revise
Galley Proofs
Issue for
publication set
Paper published
Online- print
Re-submit
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Reject Letter
Take time
    review comments
      editor, reviewers
                             Consider
                               submit to
                                       another journal
                              resubmit to same
                                  journal: address
                                  all concerns
 
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Authors
Manuscript
Editor and Editorial Staff
Intercept
Peer Review
1
2
3
4
Reject
Revise
Galley Proofs
Issue for
publication set
Paper published
Online- print
Re-submit
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Revise = Accept
One step closer
Address all comments
   change what can,
   explain why not if not
Take your time
   but do NOT dawdle
   serious work
May go out for reviewagain……
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Authors
Manuscript
Editor and Editorial Staff
Intercept
Peer Review
1
2
3
4
Reject
Revise
Galley Proofs
Issue for
publication set
Paper published
Online- print
Re-submit
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Galley Proofs = Accept
1.Only get one set
2.Usually on line or email
3. Answer all queries
4. Check with great care
   - tables
   - figures
   - text = data
   - citations
   - authors names and spelling
5 Time deadline!!!!
6. Can now say article “in press”
   - often up online epub ahead ofprint – can cite
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Authors
Manuscript
Editor and Editorial Staff
Intercept
Peer Review
1
2
3
4
Reject
Revise
Galley Proofs
Issue for
publication set
Paper published
Online- print
Re-submit
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Authors
Manuscript
Editor and Editorial Staff
Intercept
Peer Review
1
2
3
4
Reject
Revise
Galley Proofs
Issue for
publication set
Paper published
Online- print
Re-submit
CCHCSP PCCCSE