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.
Templates support balanced comments for major and minor issues.
Editorial staff can clarify policy questions during the review.
Best practice notes cover confidentiality and conflict management.
Updated resources are distributed regularly to align with policy changes.
Use the resources to deliver clear, actionable feedback.
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
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
SnapshotSupport materials for consistent reviews.
Quick Table
| Tool | Use | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Templates | Structured feedback | Clear recommendations |
| Checklists | Reporting standards | Consistent reviews |
| Support | Policy questions | Fast clarification |
Structured Guidance
Templates and checklists keep reviews focused and actionable.
Editorial Support
Contact the editorial office for policy or methodological questions.
Using Resources
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.
Additional Guidance
Resources are updated regularly to reflect evolving standards.
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