Peer Review Of Manuscripts Research Articles

Writing Modern Geoscience

Scientific writing is a cornerstone component of modern geoscience practice. Despite this, the subject rarely benefits from any explicit instruction during graduate training. This editorial attempts to address that gap by providing a simplified approach to writing modern geoscience papers. Implementation of this approach requires aspiring scientific writers to first consider why we as scientists write papers and what our goals should be for our audience. From there, specific and detailed advice is provided on how to best structure the idea flow and presentation within each of the primary components of a peer-reviewed manuscript (e.g. introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusions, and abstracts). Examples of annotated, illustrative text are provided throughout. Considerable attention is paid to the notion of a scientific paper as an argument (as presented primarily in it's discussion section) in favor of some proposition, and the key aspects of what makes an argument compelling. The goal is to provide new or struggling scientific writers with an explicit mechanism to construct impactful peer-reviewed manuscripts more easily.

Peer review of clinical and translational research manuscripts: Perspectives from statistical collaborators.

Research articles in the clinical and translational science literature commonly use quantitative data to inform evaluation of interventions, learn about the etiology of disease, or develop methods for diagnostic testing or risk prediction of future events. The peer review process must evaluate the methodology used therein, including use of quantitative statistical methods. In this manuscript, we provide guidance for peer reviewers tasked with assessing quantitative methodology, intended to complement guidelines and recommendations that exist for manuscript authors. We describe components of clinical and translational science research manuscripts that require assessment including study design and hypothesis evaluation, sampling and data acquisition, interventions (for studies that include an intervention), measurement of data, statistical analysis methods, presentation of the study results, and interpretation of the study results. For each component, we describe what reviewers should look for and assess; how reviewers should provide helpful comments for fixable errors or omissions; and how reviewers should communicate uncorrectable and irreparable errors. We then discuss the critical concepts of transparency and acceptance/revision guidelines when communicating with responsible journal editors.

Systematic Review of Best Management Practice Implementation for Agricultural Phosphorus Management in Florida: A 30-Year Overview

Highlights BMPs have been proven to be efficient in managing P loads in Florida. BMP efficiencies vary between 20% and 80%, with few higher than 50%. Integration of modeling strategies and field demonstrations could improve BMP efficiencies. Further implementation of testbeds and pilot studies could improve adoption and enhance our understanding of BMP efficiency. Abstract. In Florida, the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) has significantly reduced phosphorous (P) loads from the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) into the Lake Okeechobee watershed over the past two decades. While the removal of over 6,165 metric tons of total phosphorus entering the Everglades Protection Area is a notable achievement, some freshwater sources continue to exceed established limits (Naja et al., 2017), demanding a critical examination of BMP efficiency at managing low P concentrations. In this systematic literature review, we analyzed peer-reviewed journal manuscripts published over the past 30 years, focusing on the intersection of phosphorus management, water, Florida, and the environment. The dataset synthesized from our review provides insights into the efficiency of BMPs in terms of P management over time. Our findings show a predominant focus on stormwater treatment areas (STAs) and constructed wetlands as BMPs with demonstrated good efficiency. However, the variability in reported efficiencies underscores the complexity of phosphorus pollution and its impacts. Treatment trains ranged from 20% to 39% for the lower range of efficiency in phosphorus removal and from 60% to 79% for the higher range of efficiency. Focusing on strategies with higher P load reduction efficiencies could enhance future management strategies in Florida. Field-based pilot studies with well-defined control settings can facilitate long-term evaluations of P management programs that allow the implementation of BMPs. Similarly, the evaluation of new technologies, including materials, precision-smart practices, and the integration of modeling strategies with field-scale studies suggest a promising approach to engaging stakeholders in achieving higher BMP efficiencies. This systematic review highlights current BMP strategies that have demonstrated high P load reduction efficiency. There is a need for continued research that simultaneously assesses strategies to reduce P pollution before it forms and employs a multidimensional approach to P management. This approach should integrate multiple successful BMPs through field and modeling strategies. Keywords: , Agriculture, Best Management Practices (BMP), Florida, Non-point source pollutants, Phosphorus loads.

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Business Management and Strategy, Vol. 14, No. 2

Business Management and Strategy (BMS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether BMS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 14, Number 2Ali Darub Alhiyali, University of Anbar, IraqDio Caisar Darma, Universitas Mulawarman, IndonesiaEddie John Paul Fisher, Universidad de Oriente, UKFakhrul Hasan, Northumbria University, UKHalimahton Borhan, Universiti Teknologi Mara, MalaysiaIzabella Manukyan, Russian-Armenian University, ArmeniaKazunori Minetaki, Kindai University, JapanNicholas Renaldo, Institut Bisnis dan Teknologi Pelita Indonesia, IndonesiaNicoleta Nicoleta Dospinescu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, RomaniaSheik Abdullah, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar College, IndiaSoolakshna Lukea Bhiwajee, University Of Technology, Mauritius, Mauritius Jean LeeBusiness Management and StrategyMacrothink Institute*************************************Add: 5348 Vegas Dr.#825Las Vegas, Nevada 89108United StatesTel: 1-702-953-1852 ext.508E-mail1: bms@macrothink.orgE-mail2: bms@macrothink.comWebsite: http://bms.macrothink.org

Community partner coauthorship for increased implementation science impact: Strengthening capacity and engagement.

Engaging diverse partners in each phase of the research process is the gold standard of community-engaged research and adds value to the impact of implementation science. However, partner engagement in dissemination, particularly meaningful involvement in developing peer-reviewed manuscripts, is lacking. The Implementation Science Centers in Cancer Control are using the Translational Science Benefits Model to demonstrate the impact of our work beyond traditional metrics, including building capacity and promoting community engagement. This paper presents a case example of one center that has developed a policy for including community partners as coauthors. Standard practices are used to foster clear communications and bidirectional collaboration. Of published papers focused on center infrastructure and implementation research pilots, 92% have community partner coauthors. This includes 21 individuals in roles ranging from physician assistant to medical director to quality manager. Through this intentional experience of co-creation, community partners have strengthened implementation science expertise. Community coauthors have also ensured that data interpretation and dissemination reflect real-world practice environments and offer sustainable strategies for rapid translation to practice improvements. Funders, academic journals, and researchers all have important roles to play in supporting community coauthors as critical thought partners who can help to narrow the gap between research and practice.

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Education and Training Studies, Vol. 12, No. 1

Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 12, Number 1Akın Metli, Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School (BELS), TurkeyArlene Kent-Wilkinson, University of Saskatchewan, CanadaAshraf Elsafty, Eslsca University, EgyptChris Mutseekwa, Bindura University of Science Education, ZimbabweEhab Gouda Tolba, Dr_ehabtolba@hotmail.com, EgyptFathia Lahwal, Elmergib University, LibyaHossein Chaharbashloo, Kharazmi University, IranIntakhab Khan, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi ArabiaJacinthe Rihan, Ain Shams University, EgyptJane Liang, California Department of Education, USAJoel Maligaya Cuadra, NU Laguna, PhilippinesJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, UKJohn Mark Asio, Gordon College, PhilippinesJonathan Chitiyo, University of Pittsburgh Bradford, USAJulio Cesar André, Center for Studies and Development of Health Education-CEDES, BrazilLinda J. Rappel, Yorkville University/University of Calgary, CanadaLisa Marie Portugal, American College of Education, USAMaria Rosa M. Prado, Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe, BrazilMaurizio Sajeva, Pellervo Economic Research PTT, FinlandMeral Seker, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, TurkeyMustafa Çakır, Marmara University, TurkeyNiveen M. Zayed, MENA College of Management, JordanRichard H. Martin, Mercer University, USARichard Penny, University of Washington Bothell, USASabrine Chbichib, The Higher Institute of Computing and Multimedia Gabes Tunisia, TunisiaSarah Nabih Nasif, October University, EgyptSenem Seda Şahenk Erkan, Marmara University, TurkeyStamatis Papadakis, University of Crete, GreeceYuChun Chen, Louisiana Tech University, USARobert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of, The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAE-mail: jets@redfame.comURL: http://jets.redfame.com

A Systematic Review of Dietary Interventions for Cancer Survivors and Their Families or Caregivers.

Family or caregiver engagement has the potential to support healthy dietary changes among cancer survivors. However, little is known about these family- or caregiver-involved dietary interventions and their effects. This systematic review aimed to identify the behavior change techniques (BCTs) used in dietary interventions for cancer survivors and their families or caregivers and to synthesize intervention effects on dietary and health outcomes. Following the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted systematic searches in three databases and identified 12 trials (16 peer-reviewed manuscripts) for inclusion in this review. Data were extracted from these manuscripts and the BCT taxonomy was used to identify the BCTs. A total of 38 BCTs were identified from 12 trials, 13 of which were used in at least half of the 12 trials. Ten studies reported significant intervention effects on health outcomes (e.g., adiposity) and six suggested significant improvements in dietary behaviors (e.g., fruit and vegetable intake). Overall, this review found that family- or caregiver-involved interventions for cancer survivors significantly improved dietary and health outcomes. Future research should identify BCTs particularly for dietary changes and develop effective dyadic strategies to facilitate diet-related interactions between survivors and their families or caregivers to enhance their engagement in healthy diets.

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Social Science Studies, Vol. 11, No. 6

International Journal of Social Science Studies (IJSSS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether IJSSS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 11, Number 6Bo Li, Miami University, USAJibrin Ubale Yahaya, National Open University of Nigeria NOUN, NigeriaMei-Ling Lin, National Open University, TaiwanRachita Shrivastava Roy, Department of Higher Education,Chhatisgarh-India, IndiaSana Ali, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, PakistanShyue Chuan CHONG, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Malaysia James YoungEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of International Journal of Social Science StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://ijsss.redfame.com

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to prevent delirium after cardiac surgery: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

IntroductionDelirium is a syndrome characterised by a disturbance in attention, awareness and cognition as a result of another physical condition. It occurs in up to 50% of patients after cardiac...

Comprehensive systematic review and pooled analysis of real-world studies evaluating immunomodulator and biologic therapies for chronic pouchitis treatment.

Pouchitis is a common complication after restorative ileal pouch-anal anastomosis following proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis. Antibiotic-dependent or antibiotic-refractory chronic pouchitis (CP), which is a common cause of pouch failure affecting 15-20% of patients, is challenging to treat. The efficacy of second-line immunomodulator and biologic therapy remains poorly defined. We present a pooled analysis of real-world efficacy data from peer-reviewed full-text manuscripts, focusing on immunomodulator and biologic therapies in CP. Embase and PubMed databases were searched for full-text articles describing the treatment of CP. We performed a systematic review and pooled analysis of published studies to assess the efficacy of immunomodulators, including thiopurines and methotrexate, and biologics including antitumor necrosis factor, anti-integrin, and interleukin-12/23 antagonists. Clinical and endoscopic response and remission rates were combined for pooled analyses. Rates of treatment discontinuation and safety were also assessed. Pooled analysis comprised 20 full-text articles (485 patients). Overall clinical response rate was 46% (95% CI: 35-59%) and clinical remission rate was 35% (95% CI: 21-52%). Overall endoscopic response and remission rates were 41% (95% CI: 18-68%) and 15% (95% CI: 5-39%), respectively. Individual agents' safety profile was reassuring, with vedolizumab being the most favorable. The real-world efficacy data of immunomodulators in the treatment of CP is insufficient. Vedolizumab and ustekinumab appeared effective and safe for CP, whereas anti-TNFs showed higher rates of adverse events. The high heterogeneity within the studies is attributed to the real-world study design, obfuscating drug efficacy comparisons across the studies. Further studies are required to define the comparative effectiveness of available treatments of CP.

Shaping Policy and Practice: Analyzing the Reach of Highly Cited and High Altmetrics Publications for Broader Impact on Physical Activity.

A significant gap remains between the availability of physical activity (PA) evidence-based interventions and their application in real-world settings in policy and practice areas. This study aims to describe highly cited and high altmetrics publications in PA research and explore their impact on PA policy and practice. Mixed-methods sequential explanatory study including the identification and description of the top highly cited and high altmetrics PA publications from the last 10years (including study design, population, type of PA study, number of citations, and altmetrics score), and interviews with key informants regarding research dissemination and implications on PA policy and practice. When considering publication type, the most frequent highly cited publications were health consequences (40%, altmetrics = 42%), measurement/trends (23%, altmetrics = 10%), and correlates/determinants (21%, altmetrics = 26%) studies. They were predominantly cross-sectional (50%, altmetrics = 28%), systematic reviews (38%, altmetrics = 18%), and longitudinal studies (8%, altmetrics = 37%). All authors who participated in the interviews agreed that the most important factors in disseminating findings and influencing PA policy and practice were the published peer-reviewed manuscript itself, the reputation of the journal, the communication strategy, and the use of online platforms. To have a real-world influence on PA policy and practice, it is not enough to publish the results in scientific journals and participate in media outreach. To successfully involve policymakers and communities in appropriating the evidence and evaluating the extent to which these findings affect policy and practice outcomes, it is critical to lead co-creation, co-dissemination, advocacy, and capacity building efforts.

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Applied Economics and Finance, Vol. 10, No. 4

Applied Economics and Finance (AEF) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether AEF publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 10, Number 4 Ali Darub Al-Hiyali, University of Anbar, IraqFahri ÖZSUNGUR, Adana Science and Technology University, TurkeyMarco Muscettola, Independent Researcher-Credit Risk Manager, ItalyOmer Allagabo Omer Mustafa, Sudan Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences., SudanRajeev Rana, APB Govt. P.G. College, IndiaRomeo Victor Ionescu, Dunarea de Jos University, RomaniaShaoshu LI, Cornell University, USAZuzana Janko, San Francisco State University, USA Nikki GibbsEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Applied Economics and FinanceRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://aef.redfame.com

Job stress, a source of hypertension among workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

BackgroundHypertension remains one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Contrasting with the high-income countries where the rates of hypertension decline, it increases in Sub-Saharan African countries. The age group most affected by hypertension is the working population. Several studies carried out in Europe, North America, and Asia, underline the influence of job stress on the occurrence of hypertension. The objective of this review was to explore current knowledge about hypertension and job stress in Sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsWe conducted a scoping review using Arksey and O’Malley’s framework to synthesize findings. We searched in PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest databases. The inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed manuscripts published on March 1, 2023, conducted among workers in Sub-Saharan Africa, reported hypertension and job stress, and using quantitative methodologies. Data were assessed independently by two researchers.ResultsIn total, 295 articles were identified from databases. Of these, only 12 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review (9 cross-sectional studies and 3 case–control studies). These studies focused on sectors reported as stressful (health, banking, education, and industries). The prevalence of hypertension varied from 14.3% to 45.9%, with a high proportion of hypertensive participants (35.4%-70.6%) who were unaware that they had hypertension. Job stress was significantly associated with hypertension (OR = 2.4 [1.5–4.4]) and stress management was inversely associated with hypertension (r = -0.14, p < 0.05). However, no study reported an existing workplace health promotion program implemented, especially regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors.ConclusionData available in the literature show that stressful working conditions may be associated with hypertension. We are faced with an increasing prevalence of hypertension among workers in Sub-Saharan Africa, where a large proportion of them are unaware that they have hypertension. Thus, there is a need to implement workplace prevention and health promotion strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Reviewer Acknowledgements for English Linguistics Research, Vol. 12, No. 2

English Linguistics Research (ELR) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether ELR publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue. Reviewers for Volume 12, Number 2 Alina Andreea Dragoescu, University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Romania, RomaniaNeda Chepinchikj, University of New South Wales (UNSW), AustraliaPeace Chinwendu Israel, University of Education, GhanaVahid Hassani, Farhangian University, IranWin Whelan, St. Bonaventure University, USAYuemin Wang, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, ChinaZeineb Ayachi Ben Abdallah, Higher School of Digital Economy, Tunisia Best Regards,Camille SuEditorial Assistant, English Linguistics ResearchSciedu Press*************************************Add: Leslie St. Suite , Beaver Creek, Ontario, LB A, CanadaTel: 1-416-479-0028 ext. 210E-mail 1: elr@sciedupress.com E-mail 2: elr@sciedupress.org Website: http://elr.sciedupress.com

Telemedicine for Mental Disorders: A Review of Treatment Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Reliability Comparisons with In-Person Care

Introduction: Many individuals suffering from mental illnesses remain undiagnosed due to accessibility barriers. Emerging trends in telemedicine offer innovative solutions to these challenges: remote healthcare delivery such as videoconferencing eliminates the effort and cost of commuting, allowing patients access to mental health care from the comfort of their homes. This literature review examined patients meeting diagnosis criteria for a mental disorder and receiving treatment either in-person or online, with the goal of comparing treatment outcomes, satisfaction, and reliability. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search directly related to telemedicine as a treatment to mental disorders using PubMed databases, Embase, MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases between database inception to February 2023. All peer-reviewed manuscripts on outcome, reliability, and patient satisfaction on the topic were included. Secondary research, cross-benefit analyses, and summaries of trends were excluded. The results of each study, intervention methods, demographic, and attrition were summarized on Excel. Results: Out of 2034 articles found in the literature search conducted on PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases between inception and February 2023, 25 studies that directly relate to telemedicine as a treatment for mental disorders were included. Most of them found no significant differences in outcome and satisfaction between both delivery modalities. Two studies examined the inter-rater reliability of diagnoses between delivery methods, but one reported no significant differences while the other found a significantly higher correlation between the scores of two raters for telemedicine patients. Discussion: The current literature suggest that telemedicine is at least comparable to in-person healthcare in terms of outcome, as most of the reviewed studies found insignificant differences between the two delivery modalities. However, inter-rater reliability of psychiatric interviews using telemedicine and in-person modalities remain uncertain due to the limited number of studies on the topic and the contradicting results of the two papers addressing this issue. Conclusion: Telemedicine may serve as a cost-effective and time-saving method for interventions that do not require the patient to be on-site. Further research comparing clinical interviews and diagnoses between raters from both modalities should be conducted to establish a larger body of evidence on reliability.

Development and evaluation of a theory-based health promotion programme aimed at improving retirees’ psychological well-being and quality of life: a protocol for a mixed-method study

IntroductionThe changes that retirees experience during their retirement years will challenge their ability to cope, potentially endangering their health and quality of life. This study aims to design and evaluate...

Clinical validation of the ‘C-arm rotational view (CARV)’: study protocol of a prospective randomised controlled trial

IntroductionRotational malalignment occurs in up to 30% of cases after intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures. The aim of this study is to assess the clinical feasibility of a newly...

Overcoming hesitancy to submit manuscripts for peer review

Overcoming hesitancy to submit manuscripts for peer review

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Food Research, Vol. 12 No. 4

Journal of Food Research wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.&#x0D; &#x0D; Journal of Food Research is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please contact us for the application form at: jfr@ccsenet.org&#x0D; &#x0D; Reviewers for Volume 12, Number 4&#x0D; &#x0D; Diego A. Moreno-Fern&amp;aacute;ndez, CEBAS-CSIC, Spain&#x0D; &#x0D; Fatemeh Zare, North Dakota State University, USA&#x0D; &#x0D; Greta Faccio, Independent Scientist, St. Gallen, Switzerland&#x0D; &#x0D; Juliano De Dea Lindner, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil&#x0D; &#x0D; Meena Somanchi, United States Department of Agriculture, United States&#x0D; &#x0D; Mehana E. E. Hamouda, Alexandria University, Egypt&#x0D; &#x0D; Qinlu Lin, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, China&#x0D; &#x0D; Sani Jirasatid, Burapha University, Thailand&#x0D; &#x0D; Tooba Mehfooz, Iqra University, Pakistan&#x0D; &#x0D; Xingjun Li, Academy of the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, China

Consequences of contact restrictions for long-term care residents during the first months of COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review.

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, stringent measures were implemented in most countries to limit social contact between residents of long-term care facilities (LTCF) and visitors. The objective of this scoping review was to identify and map evidence of direct and indirect consequences of contact restrictions, guided by three conceptual perspectives: (1) stress and learned helplessness (i.e., failure to use coping behaviors even when they are available and actionalble); (2) social contact loss; and (3) 'total institution' (i.e., a facility operates following a fixed plan due to spelled-out rules and norms, controlled by institutional representatives). We used the framework for conducting a scoping review by Arksey and O'Malley; included were peer-reviewed manuscripts reporting on the outcomes of contact restrictions from the beginning of the pandemic until the end of 2020. After removing duplicates, 6,656 records were screened and 62 manuscripts included. Results pertaining to the stress and learned helplessness perspective primarily focused on depressive symptoms, showing substantial increases compared to the pre-pandemic period. Studies examining cognitive and functional decline, as well as non-COVID-19 related mortality, were limited in number and presented mixed findings. The majority of study outcomes related to the social contact loss perspective focused on loneliness, but the study designs did not adequately allow for comparisons with the pre-pandemic status. The evidence concerning outcomes related to the 'total Institution' perspective was inconclusive. Although detrimental effects of social isolation in the long-term care context found support particularly in the negative affect domain, other outcome areas did not allow for definitive conclusions due to considerable variations in findings and, in some cases, insufficient statistical power.