Peer review

Quality Control

As few articles are 'perfect' on receipt, most authors will be given advice on final touches to their work; the editor will give this advice with the benefit of expert advice.

Peer review is a key link in the publishing chain. Reviewers are acting as "readers' advocate" to the editor, who needs regular, honest reminding of the needs and expectations of the readers. The quality of any journal is directly linked to the quality of its peer review.

Wound Management Experts

In practice, expertise is defined by a combination of appropriate professional qualifications and depth and breadth of experience. In many health care settings, the 'local expert' may not be the most qualified individual; professional interest and experience may lead to informal recognition of expert status. The reverse may apply in some academic institutions, where a rigid professional hierarchy may ensure that the acknowledged expert is theoretically impeccable, but may be limited in experience.

Some experts are never acknowledged in their place of work - this need not deny them international recognition.

Journals need a spread of expertise, across professions, interest areas and national borders.

Eligibility

If you are interested, but not sure whether you qualify ... ask the editor, www.editor@smtl.co.uk

The Task

1. Article review - all feature articles are subject to peer review. The Editor requires a range of experts, so that all articles, however esoteric, are given a fair and thorough assessment (even if this means sending to several reviewers). In practice, most members of the panel will see one or two articles per year.
2. Books etc., review - from time to time, the journal will receive books and other published materials for review. The Editor will select a reviewer who fits the target audience profile of the material, not necessarily a senior or expert professional
3. Ideas review - the Editor may seek advice on possible developments.
4. Progress assessment - The Editor will always be pleased to receive constructive criticism of the journal or any part of it, either on a confidential basis or for publication.

Application

1. Current professional status
2. Professional qualifications
3. Brief account of experience
4. Areas of particular interest

Please DO NOT send a full CV, though the Editor may ask for one later. If you have links with any other journal, this should be declared, though if it does not constitute a conflict of interest for you, it is unlikely to for us.

Applicants should also explain why they wish to undertake this awesome responsibility, and confirm that they can find the time to ensure a quick service to authors and readers

Apply to the Editor, : www.editor@smtl.co.uk

Acceptance

Like most journals, World Wide Wounds operates a double blind system; reviewers are not aware of author details and authors are not aware of the source of the editor's advice. However, reviewers who have no objection will be included in a list published from time to time.