Most data are not absolute values but products of the questions you ask. It is important to have a clear idea about what you want to report before you start. You should also be aware that how you choose to report a data point might not be the same way that another journal chooses to report that data point, which makes benchmark comparisons hard or even impossible. For instance, ask one hundred editorial offices how to report time in peer review and you will get numerous different answers.
For example, how would you answer the question "How long do reviews take for your journal?"
Do you want the mean (average) time it takes a given reviewer from the time they are invited until they submit their review?
Do you want the mean (average) time it takes a given reviewer from the time they accept the invitation until they submit?
Alternatively, do you calculate this metric based on manuscript data rather than reviewer (user) data, such as: What is the mean (average) time for every peer review completed on manuscripts peer reviewed in a given time period?
Do you want the mean (average) time it takes from the moment the first reviewer agrees to review until the last reviewer submits their review for a given manuscript?
Our advice is first define precisely what you want to report and how the calculations need to be done (see also Using Historical Data). In most cases, there is no right or wrong way, there is just your way...and document it for posterity! Origin Reports is designed to assist with ensuring however you choose to report, you can continue to do so consistently going forward. Through the use of parameters, which are listed on every chart you create, and the ability to save your customized charts into MyCharts, you can be assured that you will get the same results year after year.
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