International Journal of Thorax - Reviewer Resources
Guidance and tools for effective reviews
Reviewer Support Tools
Resources include review checklists, ethical guidance, and communication templates that help reviewers focus on scientific quality and clarity.
Reviewers can access guidance on data integrity, reporting standards, and conflict of interest management.
Templates and checklists reduce review time while improving coverage of key evaluation criteria.
Resources are updated regularly to reflect evolving reporting standards and reviewer needs in thoracic and respiratory medicine.
If you need clarification on methodology or statistics, the editorial office can provide guidance or connect you with appropriate resources.
Templates include prompts for statistics, ethics, and reporting clarity.
Reporting guideline summaries support consistent evaluations.
Editorial support is available for complex methodological questions.
Resources are updated regularly to reflect evolving standards.
Resources include structured score sheets for methodology, reporting, and novelty.
Ethics guidance helps reviewers identify ethics and data integrity concerns.
Links to reporting standards support consistent evaluation across study types.
Resources Quick View
- Structured review templates
- Reporting checklist summaries
- Ethics and integrity guidance
- Statistical prompt sheets
- Editorial support for questions
- Regularly updated resources
- Examples of strong reviews
- Clarity and tone guidance
Resource Highlights
Tools support consistent and fair reviews.
Review Checklists
Structured forms for major and minor comments.
Ethics Guidance
Support for ethics and integrity issues.
Reporting Standards
CONSORT, PRISMA, and STROBE summaries.
Editorial Support
Assistance for complex methodological questions.
Resource Tools
Support materials for consistent reviews.
| Tool | Use | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Templates | Structured feedback | Clear recommendations |
| Checklists | Reporting standards | Consistent reviews |
| Support | Policy questions | Fast clarification |
Resource Callouts
Resources help reviewers deliver consistent, high quality feedback.
Structured Guidance
Templates and checklists keep reviews focused and actionable.
Editorial Support
Contact the editorial office for policy or methodological questions.
Using Resources
Follow these steps to use reviewer support tools effectively.
Access Templates
Use structured forms to organize feedback.
Check Standards
Reference reporting guidelines to verify compliance.
Communicate Clearly
Provide actionable recommendations for authors.
Follow Updates
Review periodic updates to maintain alignment with current standards.
Important Points
- Resources are updated regularly to reflect evolving standards.
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