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Editorial roles will vary between the C=
ochrane Review Groups (CRGs). Below is a general guide to editorial roles d=
uring the peer review process.
Role of the Managing Editor
The CRG Managing Editor (sometimes in collaboration with other CRG staff=
, including Assistant Managing Editor or Editorial Assistant) is responsibl=
e for managing the peer review process, including:
- Selecting and inviting suitable peer reviewers, according to the C=
ochrane policy on peer review (e.g. using workflows in Archie or other CRG-=
specific systems).
- For Diagnostic Test Accuracy (DTA) protocols and reviews, liaising with=
the DTA Editorial Team, to ensure that the DTA editorial process is follow=
ed.
- Keeping accurate records of the peer review process, including who has =
been invited and when, and recording all permissions and conflict of intere=
st statements, compliant with the data protection policy (e.g. using workflows in Archie or oth=
er CRG-specific systems).
- Providing deadlines for receipt of comments (e.g. via email or automate=
d prompts from the Archie workflow).
- Providing suitable materials (e.g. guidance on peer review, peer review=
checklist, etc., via email, workflows in Archie or links to the CRG websit=
e or this resource).
- Ensuring that all peer reviewers have provided a 'Potential conflict of=
interest' statement (e.g. via email).
- Sending reminders for late reports (e.g. via email or automated prompts=
from the Archie workflow).
- Collating comments from peer reviewers.
- Dealing with all communication relating to the peer review process (e.g=
. via Archie workflows or email).
- Maintaining a list of CRG peer reviewers to be published on the CRG web=
site on an annual basis.
- Collating and sending feedback to peer reviewers (e.g. via email or wor=
kflows in Archie).
- Raising any concerns with the CRG Editor or Co-ordinating Editor.
Role of the Co-ordinating Editor
The CRG Co-ordinating Editor (or, in some cases, responsibility is deleg=
ated to an Editor or Contact Editor) is responsible for oversight of the pe=
er review process, for example:
- Ensuring that peer review is conducted according to current Cochrane po=
licy.
- Ensuring that the CRG-specific peer review procedures are up to date an=
d published on the CRG website.
- Evaluating the final draft of the Cochrane Review and ensuring that it =
is ready for external peer review.
- Suggesting appropriate peer reviewers.
- Reviewing the collated peer review reports and, based upon these report=
s, advising the Cochrane Review authors how to revise the manuscript.
- Ensuring that all relevant peer review comments have been addressed by =
the authors.
- Raising any concerns with the Editor in Chief.
Role of the Network Senior Editor
- Supporting CRG Co-ordinating Editors in making decisions relating to pe=
er review.
- Adjudicating on matters relating to peer review.
- Raising any concerns with the appropriate external body; for example, i=
nstitutions and funders.
Role of the Editor in Chief
- Ensuring that the Cochrane policy on peer review is up to date and in-l=
ine with international conventions.
- Adjudicating on matters relating to peer review.
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