Editor's Choice policy

April 2022

Each issue of JCCP will honor one manuscript as the Editor’s Choice.

NOTE: This policy will be in effect for the remainder of the outgoing editor’s term–June through December 2022

The Editor’s Choice article will be selected based on an assessment of the following criteria. In addition to the editor’s own assessment of these criteria, information provided in the peer reviews (numerical ratings and comments) and the AEs’ decision letters will be used as data for selection.

• Diversity: Does the study contribute to understanding/shedding new light on clinical understanding/approaches for diverse groups of people? Does the study contribute to improving services for underserved populations?
• Innovation: Does the study lead to significantly new knowledge, ask unexamined questions, and/or use highly novel methods?
• Methodological rigor: Do the methods meet the highest level of methodological rigor considered gold standard for the particular field of study?
• Clinical significance/impact: Does the study have significant and direct clinical implications that can change/improve/increase services and/or client outcomes?

When the editor prepares the table of contents each month, the editor will identify the article that they believe best meets the criteria. The editor will then ask for the AEs’ approval to move forward with the selected article. Approval must come from the majority (over 50%) of the AEs.

AEs who wish to nominate an article for Editor’s Choice are free to do so. The editor will consider this nomination in their selection review process.