Is There Gender Bias in JAMA's Peer Review Process?

JAMAPublished 13 July 1994

Julie R. Gilbert

DOI10.1001/jama.1994.03520020065018

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TL;DR

Gender differences exist in editor and reviewer characteristics at JAMA with no apparent effect on the final outcome of the peer review process or acceptance for publication.

Abstract

Gender differences exist in editor and reviewer characteristics at JAMA with no apparent effect on the final outcome of the peer review process or acceptance for publication.

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