Aim: To define a set of standards for better peer review. Method: We set out the expectations of five groups of stakeholders in the peer review process: authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and the general public. We then solicited case studies from people involved in peer review, to capture practical insights into how journal teams address the essential areas of integrity, ethics, fairness, usefulness and timeliness. Results: We received 40 case studies from stakeholders of journals published by Wiley in a range of subject areas from around the globe. The case studies identified areas of existing best practices and highlighted problems that might require better practices. Conclusion: We used this information to define essential areas of practice for peer review and to provide recommendations in each area, synthesizing these into a practical checklist to help journal teams improve their practices.
Date Presented 4/20/2018
The study showed that it is important for occupational therapy practitioners to address sensory needs in developing sleep education and consultation for community-dwelling older adults.
Primary Author and Speaker: Megan Chang
Additional Authors and Speakers: Megan Sadou, Stephanie Loh, Sarah Mcdonald, Barbara Moran, Diana Nguy
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