Are Peer Reviewers Encouraged to Use Reporting Guidelines? A Survey of 116 Health Research Journals

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The survey of 116 health research journals found that only 35% provided online instructions for peer reviewers, and less than half of those mentioned reporting guidelines. While established guidelines like CONSORT, PRISMA, and STROBE were referenced, they were typically suggested rather than clearly integrated into the review process. The study concluded that journals are not fully leveraging reporting guidelines to enhance manuscript quality and recommended broader use of resources like the EQUATOR Network to effectively support reviewers.

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Article Website: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22558178/