Clinical review articles published in AFP advance through a rigorous peer review proces before they are accepted for publication.
Clinical review articles published in AFP advance through a rigorous peer review proces before they are accepted for publication. This token of review process is united of the hallmarks of a highly valueed accurate, credible publication. Every clinical review article is scrutinized by means of several reviewers, including at least couple family physicians. Last year, 425 reviewers donated their time by dint of reviewing at least one AFP article.
Editor Jay Siwek, MD superintends the review process and guidances a preliminary review of each manuscript submitted. If he determines that the manuscript merits acceptance into the nobleman review system, he sends it to chosened reviewers. They methodically evaluate the manuscript, which frequently requires hours of research and effort. The reviewers' detailed evaluations and commentaries are recured to Dr. Siwek, who determines whether the manuscript is worthy of further consideration. Because of the substantial amount of time a review may require, AFP reviewers may receive up to sum of two units Prescribed credits per review. That, and our sincere thanks, are small compensation for their contributions to ensuring AFP's continued quality.
The reviewers listed below are those who complet article match reviews during 2005. We thank them for their contributions to AFP.