La revisión de manuscritos en la Revista Médica de Chile y sus revisores externos en el año 2014.

Resumen

Mainstream journals, whether printed or electronic, are characterized –among other standards- by the use of external peer review to critically assess manuscripts submitted for publication. The editors usually rely on peer reviewers’ reports although their decisions are independent and usually final. The mission of Revista Médica de Chile includes the education of authors by guiding and stimulating them to improve their manuscripts before its acceptance and publication. The criticism, advice, and specific suggestions contained in peer reviewers’ reports are a crucial tool to fulfill this mission. During the year 2014, 543 persons participated as peer-reviewers of one or more manuscripts. Their names are listed in recognition of their voluntary contribution to the quality of this journal.