Peer review process in medical journals

Korean J Fam Med. 2013 Nov;34(6):372-6. doi: 10.4082/kjfm.2013.34.6.372. Epub 2013 Nov 25.

Abstract

Reviewers play key roles in manuscript processing and publication. This article describes in detail how the reviewer serves their two key roles as a gatekeeper of making publication recommendations for the editorial board and a consultant providing constructive comments to authors to improve the quality of the manuscripts to be published.

Keywords: Manuscript; Medical Journal; Peer Review; Review.

Publication types

  • Review