Senior editors review the new manuscripts. Their initial assessment focuses on the following four questions:
Guduguntla advises potential authors to inquire with the journal whether the topic is of interest before investing time in creating a manuscript. Once the draft is ready, formatting errors in the article, data preparation, and conflicts of interest can lead to the rejection of a manuscript during the initial review.
For potentially interesting manuscripts, senior editors usually opt for a peer-review process, which entails requesting opinions from external experts.
The editors of JAMA Cardiology aim for two to three reviews per manuscript, which translates into 8-10 requests to potential reviewers. Authors can also suggest reviewers to the editorial team, being mindful of possible conflicts of interest.
Such reviews include detailed analyses of study methods, an evaluation of figures and tables, and assessments of the relevance of research results. They provide feedback to the authors and separate, confidential comments to the editors.
The editorial team pays special attention to whether authors have accurately formulated their conclusions. For example, randomized controlled trials allow for statements about causality of a research question, while cohort studies do not.
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