TY - JOUR T1 - Peer review JF - Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health JO - J Epidemiol Community Health SP - 272 LP - 272 DO - 10.1136/jech.2003.018390 VL - 58 IS - 4 AU - T Jefferson Y1 - 2004/04/01 UR - http://jech.bmj.com/content/58/4/272.abstract N2 - This short glossary covers some terms used in the peer review process. 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. A set of guidelines for reporting the results of randomised controlled trials. 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. 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 … ER -