1. Editor’s tips on publishing your research in a peer review journal
Christine Craik, Editor-in-Chief

2. Peer Reviewed Journal
Submissions screened - Editor-in-Chief /Associate Editors
Reviewed by experts not editorial staff
BJOT uses a double blind system
Reviewers do not know who the authors are
Authors do not know who the reviewers are
Designed to eliminate bias
Some journals have an open review process

16. Reviewer comment even
if you do not make all the changes recommended
Title and Abstract s

17. Strategic Direction
Focus on topics less well represented in journal
More clinical/client focus
Emphasise research as evidence for practice
Prioritise research and reviews
All submissions should advance knowledge
Craik C (2016) Strategic directions for the British Journal of Occupational Therapy 79 (3)

18. Revised Aims and Scope
Publish articles with international relevance that advance knowledge in research, practice, education, and policy in occupational therapy.
Publish evidence on the effectiveness, of occupational therapy and interdisciplinary and related research relevant to occupational therapy.
Focus on research and reviews, in particular systematic reviews, on clinical and client areas

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