Reviewers improve the quality of a journal

摘要

The search for journal reviewers is an ongoing task that occurs with any publication. Peer reviewers are an essential part in the submission process and play a role that should be better recognized and valued. Without the process of peer review, there may be editor bias, lack of editor expertise in a particular area of plastic surgery, and a decrease in submissions. It is the hope that as nurses review submissions, their increased confidence with the editing process will provide them with the skills to submit their own articles. The reviewers are considered an extension of the editorial team and hopefully will be able to suggest potential authors to the editor (Rosenblaum, 2005).