Characteristics of included manuscripts
Manuscripts, n (%) | |
---|---|
Total | 246 (100) |
Journal | |
BMJ | 39 (15.9) |
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases | 44 (17.9) |
British Journal of Ophthalmology | 12 (4.9) |
Gut | 31 (12.6) |
Heart | 8 (3.3) |
Thorax | 23 (9.3) |
Diabetologia | 51 (20.7) |
Journal of Hepatology | 38 (15.4) |
Decision about acceptance | |
Rejected after peer review | 150 (61.0) |
Accepted for publication | 96 (39.0) |
Sponsor type | |
Non-industry | 89 (36.2) |
Industry-supported | 78 (31.7) |
Industry-sponsored | 79 (32.1) |
Trial results | |
Positive results | 150 (61.0) |
Negative results | 96 (39.0) |
Number of reviewers per manuscript | |
1 | 10 (4.1) |
2 | 160 (65.0) |
3 | 61 (24.8) |
4 | 13 (5.3) |
5 | 2 (0.8) |