View from the Editors: Peer Review,Publishing,and the Editorial Process

Abstract

Program Description:

In this presentation, the editors-in-chief of several major otolaryngology journals will provide instruction and insight on many aspects of the peer-review process, for current and future reviewers. We will address the roles of peer reviewers, associate editors, and the editorial board and address the importance of voluntary participation in the peer-review process. We will discuss several practical matters, including frequent errors made by authors and reviewers and tips and strategies for improving reviews and papers. We will discuss decisions on revision versus rejection and responding to reviewer critiques/disagreements. We will also discuss how to advance up the editorial ladder.

Educational Objectives:

(1) To educate attendees on the process of peer review and on how to improve their own peer reviews and manuscript submissions. (2) To educate attendees on how editors select associate editors and editorial board members. (3) To allow attendees to learn about the review and publication process.