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  1. On receipt of a review title, the receiving Managing Editor (ME) assesses whether the PICO straddles the scope of one or more CRGs. Entering the title in Archie as a Vacant title will help to identify potential overlaps electronically.
  2. Based on the PICO, the MEs informally discuss which of the interested CRGs is best placed to support the review question.
  3. On reaching an agreement, the CRG with the scope to which the review question is most closely aligned is nominated as the 'primary CRG' i.e. the Host CRG. The other CRG(s) that have an interest will be invited to adopt a supporting role in the review process and nominated as the Non-host CRG(s).
  4. To maintain the collaborative process, both Host and Non-host CRGs should have ongoing roles in the development of the title, protocol, review and ongoing update. Both Host and Non-host CRG should agree the level of participation; for example, if the Non-host CRG does not wish to participate at a detailed level, then the Host CRG will adopt an ‘information only’ approach; alternatively, if the Non-host CRG agrees to participate fully, then the editorial process as outlined below will be followed.
  5. In the event that MEs are unable to reach an agreement as to who should be the Host CRG, the matter will be referred to the Co-ordinating Editors of both CRGs for a decision.
  6. In the event that the Co-ordinating Editors are unable to reach an agreement as to which CRG should be the Host CRG, the matter will be referred to the Network Senior Editor Deputy Editor in Chief who will be asked to rule on the most appropriate Host CRG.
  7. All CRGs participating in the discussion will agree to abide by the decision of the Network Senior Deputy Editor in Chief.
  8. In the interest of a timely response to the review authors, every effort should be made to complete each step within two to three weeks. The receiving ME should keep the review authors informed of progress.
  9. The Host CRG processes and if approved, registers the title in Archie and adds all authors to Archie (if not already on the database).
  10. The Host CRG notifies the Non-host CRG that this step has been completed to enable the Non-host CRG to link this registered title to their Topics List.
  11. The Host CRG is responsible for primary contact with the review team.
  12. Once the protocol/review has been drafted and is ready for peer review, the Host CRG will invite the Non-host CRG(s) to contribute to the peer review process.
  13. Once peer review is complete and the authors have responded to the peer reviewers’ comments, the Host CRG will forward the feedback and authors’ responses to the Non-host CRG for information.
  14. Once the protocol/review has been signed off for submission by the Host CRG, the Host CRG notifies the Non-host CRG.
  15. The involvement of the Non-host CRG is fully acknowledged in the protocol/review, in addition to the contribution of the peer reviewers.
  16. CRGs can add the protocol and subsequent review to both CRGs’ topic lists.
  17. The literature searches should always include access to both Host and Non-Host CRG resources (such as specialized registers) as a matter of routine.