A scoping review protocol on the roles and tasks of peer reviewers in the manuscript review process in biomedical journals.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The primary functions of peer reviewers are poorly defined. Thus far no body of literature has systematically identified the roles and tasks of peer reviewers of biomedical journals. A clear establishment of these can lead to improvements in the peer review process. The purpose of this scoping review is to determine what is known on the roles and tasks of peer reviewers.

Methods

We will use the methodological framework first proposed by Arksey and O'Malley and subsequently adapted by Levac et al and the Joanna Briggs Institute. The scoping review will include all study designs, as well as editorials, commentaries and grey literature. The following eight electronic databases will be searched (from inception to May 2017): Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index

SUBMITTER: Glonti K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5665269 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature