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| Methods | Randomised controlled trial | |
| Data | Reviewers of 95 manuscripts submitted to Medical Care | |
| Comparisons | 1) Reviewer telephoned to warn that manuscript was being sent 2) Reviewer not warned | |
| Outcomes | Time for various steps in the editorial process | |
| Notes | Total turnaround time was significantly longer in the group with warned reviewers and calling reviewers increases costs. | |
