Peer Review and Publication of Research Protocols and Proposals: A Role for Open Access Journals
2004
The Role of Open Access Journals in Peer Review and Publication of Research Protocols
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Gunther Eysenbach
Primary Institution: University of Toronto
Hypothesis
Open Access journals can play a crucial role in the peer review and publication of research protocols.
Conclusion
Peer review and publication of research protocols can enhance the quality of research and provide benefits to authors and funding agencies.
Supporting Evidence
- Peer review of protocols can highlight good-quality studies at an early stage.
- It can contribute to a register of selected trials to reduce publication bias.
- It helps in recruiting trial participants and securing funding.
Takeaway
This article talks about how sharing research plans early can help make research better and more trustworthy.
Methodology
The article discusses the workflow for submitting research protocols for peer review and optional publication.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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