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. 2022 Feb 10;35(3):394-396.
doi: 10.1080/08998280.2022.2035189. eCollection 2022.

The challenge of recruiting peer reviewers from one medical journal's perspective

Christopher J Peterson  1 , Cynthia Orticio  2 , Kenneth Nugent  3
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The challenge of recruiting peer reviewers from one medical journal's perspective

Christopher J Peterson et al. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). .

Abstract

Peer review continues to be a crucial part of the scientific publishing process. Many editors have reported difficulty recruiting potential reviewers and receiving timely recommendations. Poor reviewer acceptance and completion rates can complicate and delay publication. However, few studies have examined these rates in detail. Here we analyze reviewer invitation, acceptance, and completion data from the Baylor University Medical Proceedings.

Keywords: Medical publication; peer review.

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