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	Δίκτυο EQUATOR: Πρότυπα για τη δημοσίευση ερευνητικών μελετών στην υγεία	Journal Submission Process
Πεδίο	Ακαδημαϊκή Γραφή	Ακαδημαϊκή Γραφή
Οικογένεια	Process / pipeline	Process / pipeline
Έτος προέλευσης	2006	1950
Δημιουργός	EQUATOR Network (founded 2006); hosted by University of Oxford	Journal editors and publishing community; standards documented by ICMJE and COPE
Τύπος	Standard	Guideline
Θεμελιώδης πηγή	Moher, D., Altman, D. G., Schulz, K. F., Simera, I., & Wager, E. (2012). Guidelines for reporting health research: A user's manual. British Medical Journal, 345, e5997.	International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (2023). Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals.
Εναλλακτικές ονομασίες	EQUATOR, reporting guidelines, PRISMA, CONSORT	manuscript submission, journal submission, peer review process
Συναφείς	4	4
Σύνοψη	EQUATOR (Enhancing QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) is a global network that develops, endorses, and promotes reporting guidelines for health and life sciences research. Founded in 2006 and hosted by the University of Oxford, EQUATOR maintains a library of 500+ guidelines covering study designs (randomized trials, observational studies, systematic reviews, case reports, qualitative research, etc.). Major guidelines include CONSORT (randomized controlled trials), STROBE (observational studies), PRISMA (systematic reviews and meta-analyses), and CARE (case reports). These guidelines specify which items must be reported and how to report them, reducing inconsistency and enabling readers to assess study validity. Many journals now require adherence to relevant EQUATOR guidelines.	Submitting a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal is a multi-stage process: preparation, submission, editorial triage, peer review, revision, and publication. Understanding each stage helps authors avoid common pitfalls and set realistic expectations. Most journals use online submission systems (ScholarOne, Editorial Manager, OJS) that guide authors through the process. From submission to first editorial decision typically takes 30–90 days; acceptance to publication can take another 30–180 days depending on the journal's backlog and production timeline. Journals vary in acceptance rates (Nature ~5%, specialized journals 30–50%) and review times. Knowing the journal's policies and timelines before submitting prevents frustration.