© 2002 British Journal of Sports Medicine
EDITORIAL
The review process
To review or not to review, that is the question
Centre for Sports Medicine Research and Education and the Brain research Institute, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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From the perspective of both the editor and author, a perfect review is rapid, impartial, and constructive
Being asked to review a paper is one of the most difficult tasks to face a clinician. None of us have formal training or guidance in this area, and when a paper lands on our desks with a kindly note from the editor our first response is often one of horror, something akin to a visitation of the Black Death. Questions that usually spring to mind are why me? And why didn't they cover this in my medical or science course? Once the shock wears off, the opportunity to review manuscripts can actually be a positive process both for the authors and the reviewer. For an experienced scientist, being asked to review a manuscript should be an exciting proposition. To be selected for this role through scientific respect in a particular field is an intoxicating mix. Although it may be a time burden, it is also a
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