Peer review and peer recognition

  • Anton Doubell Division of Cardiology Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24170/6-2-1992

Abstract

The principle of peer review is critical to the scientifi c contribution made by articles published in a medical journal. Since its inception in 2004 SA Heart has established itself fi rmly as a peer-reviewed cardiovascular journal worthy of the South African Heart Association for which it is the offi cial mouthpiece.
Published
2017-04-13
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2009): Autumn
Section
Editorial

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