Peer review
This short glossary covers some terms used in the peer review process.
AUTHORS’ EDITOR
A professional writer/editor usually employed by the authors’ institution to help prepare publications and grant applications. More common in the US than in Europe.
CONSORT
A set of guidelines for reporting the results of randomised controlled trials.
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
The author whose full contact details appear on a publication and who is the point of contact with the journal for handling reviewers’ comments, proofs, etc.
EDITOR
The person in overall charge who makes final decisions about acceptance, policy, etc. Larger journals may employ several editors who handle papers and also technical editors (or …
