PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
APSA Committees carry out a number of different critical functions for the association.
Mission
The mission of the Publication Committee is to provide peer review for all manuscripts eligible for publication from the research presented at the APSA annual meeting. The committee then selects those manuscripts that will be published in the APSA edition of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery (JPS).
The Publication Committee aims to set and uphold equitable standards for the evaluation of original work put forth during the meeting, with the goal of making the APSA edition of JPS the highest possible quality and of great value to the membership.
Manuscript Review Process
- The review process consists of an initial screening by the committee chair to ensure all manuscripts have been de-identified
- Manuscripts are then assigned to reviewers for formal review, ensuring there are no conflicts of interest
- Each manuscript is reviewed by three independent reviewers (2 committee members and one chair/vice chair)
- Once reviews are completed, the committee meets to discuss the manuscripts and select those most suitable for publication
- Manuscripts are then sent back to the authors with formal feedback
- Those under consideration for publication will include a request for revision, if needed, and the authors will have the opportunity to revise their work and resubmit to the committee
- A final decision regarding publication of revised manuscripts will then be made by the committee.
The review process is reviewed annually by the committee to optimize the process and ensure it is fair and transparent.
The format for submitted manuscripts follows requirements set by the Journal of Pediatric Surgery
General information on peer review and how it is used in scientific publication