The importance of accuracy when reporting on research is widely understood by members of the cancer research community. The scientific and medical literature is used as the basis for new experiments and research, and if published manuscripts contain mistakes, much time could be wasted performing fruitless follow-up experiments or trying to reconcile contradictory results. One of the key responsibilities that journal editors have is to coordinate the manuscript peer review process, to ensure that the scientific literature has been thoroughly scrutinized before publication. At Clinical Cancer Research, we take seriously our charge to hold submitted work to the highest standards; in addition to peer review, we also view it as our responsibility to set editorial standards when needed.
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