Abstract:Since becoming the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (JGPT) in 2018, I have conducted initial editorial reviews on approximately 1800 submitted manuscripts. At the initial stage, primary concerns are whether the science is sufficiently rigorous, and if the findings have potential positive clinical impact. Assessment of scientific rigor considers the study design in relation to the research question(s), and the study conduct in relation to well-established recommended research practic… Show more
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