Reviewer Resources: Etiological Diagnosis
Tools and guidance for thorough, consistent reviews.
Practical Review Support
Resources help reviewers deliver balanced, evidence based feedback.
We provide review templates, scoring guidance, and ethics checklists to help reviewers evaluate diagnostic methods and etiological conclusions. These tools support consistency and reduce turnaround time for complex submissions.
Training and Updates
Stay aligned with evolving diagnostic standards and reporting expectations.
Checklists
Quick prompts for statistics, ethics, and data availability review.
Example Reviews
Model reviews illustrate expected depth and tone for feedback.
Updates
Periodic guidance on new diagnostic reporting standards.
Support
Access to editorial staff for questions on unusual cases.
Optional short courses on statistics review and diagnostic validation are offered during the year to strengthen reviewer skills.
Templates and Training
Tools help reviewers deliver consistent, evidence based feedback.
We offer templates with prompts for study design, statistical rigor, and data transparency. Short training modules explain how to assess diagnostic validity and communicate constructive feedback to authors.
Statistics and Methods Support
Training helps reviewers assess complex diagnostic studies.
Guidance modules cover diagnostic accuracy metrics, model validation, and bias assessment. These resources ensure that reviews of etiological studies are thorough and consistent across the journal.
Reviewer Updates
Stay informed about editorial expectations and policy changes.
Periodic updates share new reporting guidance, data sharing expectations, and review best practices. These updates help reviewers stay aligned with evolving diagnostic standards.
Review Checklist
A quick checklist supports efficient reviews.
Reviewers can use a short checklist that covers study design, diagnostic validity, ethics, and data transparency. This structure helps keep feedback focused and actionable.
Evidence Based Recommendations
Use structured guidance to support decisions.
Recommendation guidance outlines how to connect methodological observations to actionable revision requests, improving clarity for authors and editors.
Reviewer Webinars
Short webinars strengthen diagnostic assessment skills.
Optional webinars cover common challenges in evaluating diagnostic accuracy and etiological evidence.
Direct Editorial Assistance
Help is available for complex reviews.
Reviewers can request clarification on methods, ethics, or data issues, ensuring feedback remains accurate and constructive.
Ask for Clarification
We support reviewers throughout the process.
Contact the editorial office if you need guidance on scope or methods.
Access Reviewer Resources
Request tools that support consistent, high quality reviews.
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