BMJ Group Selects ScholarOne Manuscripts

Thirty-three specialist titles, plus the BMJ, will now use the web-based peer review system

News provided by

Aug 10, 2010, 03:35 ET

PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters today announced that BMJ Group has selected ScholarOne Manuscripts as the peer review workflow management system for all of its journals. BMJ Group publishes 33 leading specialist titles, and the British Medical Journal, one of the world's most influential and widely read journals.

ScholarOne Manuscripts is an innovative, web-based peer review and submission application for scholarly publishers. ScholarOne Manuscripts automates the manuscript submission process, allowing for easy administration, editing and review, coupled with ScholarOne's unrivaled security and support.

"We needed a comprehensive and reliable solution that would provide the right tools for each journal and each editor," said Peter Ashman, Publishing Director BMJ and BMJ Journals at BMJ Group. "ScholarOne Manuscripts offers the unique ability to create customized templates that help us maximize our service to a large number of journals at one time."

"We are excited to expand our partnership with one of the world's leading publishers," said Keith Collier, vice president and general manager of ScholarOne, Thomson Reuters. "By serving all of the journals published by BMJ Group, our customizable and flexible ScholarOne Manuscripts will standardize the organization's review process, adding to its effectiveness and efficiency in journal administration."

BMJ Group

BMJ Group is one of the world's leading providers of trusted medical information for healthcare professionals and patients. It publishes BMJ (British Medical Journal), over 30 specialist titles, Clinical Evidence, Best Health (formerly Best Treatments), and Evidence Updates. The Group also provides point of care and reference tools, as well as continuing professional development online modules and exam revision materials for healthcare professionals. BMJ Group is owned by The British Medical Association. http://group.bmj.com

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries. For more information, go to www.thomsonreuters.com.

SOURCE Thomson Reuters