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Browse the tabs below to find tips from editors, video guides, articles, and other resources for reviewers to learn everything from the basics of peer review to providing the highest quality reviews for AATS journals.
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Check out these editor videos, articles, and additional links to learn how to prepare to review a manuscript.
Peer-review Process and Manuscript Life Cycle
Dr. Thomas D'Amico discusses the life cycle of a manuscript and the peer review process at JTCVS.
Click here to watchDr. Mara Antonoff's Complete Scholarly Peer Review Strategy
Dr. Mara Antonoff discusses her strategy for performing high-quality peer review in this video.
Click here to watchHow Long Should I Spend on Review Preparation?
Dr. Nick Andersen discusses how his time spent preparing to review a manuscript has evolved from his early reviewer days.
View HereReviewing scientific manuscripts: A comprehensive guide for peer reviewers
By understanding and implementing the elements of reviewing scientific manuscripts, peer reviewers will contribute to accurate and impactful published literature.
Link to Open Archive ArticleEquator Network Peer Review Toolkit
This website provides reporting guidelines for main study types. Scientists can use these guidelines when writing or reviewing research.
Equator Network GuidelinesUse of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Peer Review Process
The AATS Journals prohibit reviewers from using generative AI and AI-assisted technologies to evaluate manuscripts.
View HereJTCVS Author Guidelines
Page 38 of the Author Guidelines includes important information for reviewers.
JTCVS GuidelinesAATS Journals Reviewers Guide
The AATS Editorial Office's complete guide to reviewing for our journals.
View HereCheck out these editor videos, articles, and additional links to learn tips on writing a review.
Outline for Reviewers
Dr. Mara Antonoff discusses each step of the review process and written key takeaways for reviewers
View HereWriting a Quality Review
Dr. Lisa Brown shares her tips for writing a high quality review (as well as writing high quality manuscripts)
Click here to watchOutline for Statistical Reviewers
Dr. Hunter Mehaffey discusses each step of the review process for statistical reviewers
View HereTips for Statistical Reviewers
View tips from Editors on reviewing specific statistical methods
View HereDos and Don'ts for Reviewers
Editors and Editorial Board Members provide reviewers their dos and don'ts when reviewing.
Watch hereEditorial Manager Guide for Reviewers
This video provides a walkthrough of the Reviewer Main Menu in Editorial Manager, including how to respond to invitations, submitting reviews, and more.
Click here to watchCheck out these links to understand how to make a recommendation when reviewing for an AATS Journal.
Comments to the Editor
Dr. Fuller discusses some important elements of peer review, including why reviewers should leave comments to the editor.
Watch hereRecommendation Terms
Understanding the list of available recommendation terms in the AATS Journals
View HereAccept or Transfer
Dr. Fuller explains how editors determine which journal submissions are directed to.
Watch hereElsevier's Reviewer Hub
From your Elsevier Reviewer Hub, you can organize your reviews, volunteer to review, activate your complimentary access to Scopus/Science Direct, claim certificates, download your review history report, and set your review preferences.
Elsevier's Reviewer HubPathway to Editorial Board Membership
JTCVS Editors discuss the pathway from being a reviewer to joining the editorial board.
Click here to watchEditorial Board Membership Requirements
Read more about the Editorial Board membership requirements
Read HereHow Reviewing Impacts Your Career
AATS Members and JTCVS Editorial Board Members discuss how reviewing manuscripts has shaped their career.
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AATS Journals Webinars Series
The AATS Journals Webinar series occurs bimonthly on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Cardiothoracic surgeons can learn about the latest news, research, procedures, and technological advances in the field through a variety of publications from the AATS. Prior AATS Journals webinars can be viewed online in the AATS Digital Resource Library.