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Neurology® received 1,785 new and 497 revised manuscripts (including about 42 new and 11 revised full-length articles per week) from October 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008. During this period, a total of 3,254 reviews were received. Reviews continue to arrive within 8 days; the average time from submission to first decision for papers chosen for review was 31 days compared to 37 days in this same period during 2006–7. Because we are limited in the number of pages we can publish, we are able to accept only about 13% of full-length papers and 12% of Clinical/Scientific Notes for publication. Thank you for making specific comments regarding uniqueness of study populations, novel methods, studies that are especially educational, or new strategies for diagnosing and treating neurologic disease. These specific comments in your reviews greatly assist us in making our decisions.
Neurology and the Editors are grateful for your dedication to the Journal, which helps us fulfill our goal of publishing the articles that will most benefit authors and readers of Neurology and improve patient care. In appreciation of your efforts, we grant an hour of CME credit, if requested, for each manuscript you review for the Journal (maximum of 15 credits per year as determined by ACCME). The following criteria will determine whether credit will be granted: “it should be evident that the reviewer has read and understood the content of the manuscript, accompanying figures and tables, supplementary material to be published on the Web site, and references. To receive credit, the reviewer must make comments to the Editor that aid him/her in making an informed decision regarding publication of the manuscript and make substantive suggestions to the author.” Credit is not granted for re-reviews unless the review takes more than one hour and substantial comments are made for …
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