| Peer review at Gut |
All papers submitted to Gut are reviewed by the editorial team with 50% rejected without being sent out for external peer review on the grounds of priority, insufficient originality, scientific flaws, or the absence of a message that is important to the readers of the journal. The decision on these papers is usually taken within 14 days.
The remaining articles are usually sent to two external reviewers. It is very helpful if you suggest a selection of reviewers with their details. We may not always use the ones you recommend but if everyone suggests reviewers the reviewer database is much richer, and in the end everyone benefits. We reserve the right to return manuscripts in which no reviewers are suggested.
Although they advise Editors, the final responsibility for the decision to accept or reject lies with the editors. In many case rejection will occur in spite of favourable reviews because of lack of space. The editor retains the right to determine priorities for publication and also to determine the style and if necessary request shortening of material accepted for publication.
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