Join Dr Nick Brown, Editor-in-Chief of Archives of Disease in Childhood, in this insightful video series designed for early-career researchers and reviewers. Dr. Brown shares practical advice on manuscript preparation, peer review, and publishing success. From crafting compelling manuscripts with clear writing and robust methodology to mastering the art of unbiased, ethical reviews, these sessions cover essential topics like trial registration, managing conflicts of interest, and ensuring statistical and methodological rigour. With tips drawn from his experience as a paediatrician and epidemiologist, this series is an invaluable resource for those seeking to refine their research, enhance their reviewing skills, and contribute meaningfully to medical literature.

In this video Dr. Nick Brown, editor-in-chief of Archives of Disease in Childhood, as he shares practical insights and personal experiences to help early-career researchers successfully publish their work. Drawing from his background as a pediatrician and epidemiologist, Dr. Brown delves into the essentials of crafting compelling manuscripts, from the importance of clarity and concise writing to robust methodology and ethical considerations. Gain tips on crafting effective titles, abstracts, and cover letters, and learn how to navigate the challenges of research with enthusiasm, resilience, and collaboration. Whether you’re preparing your first paper or aiming for multiple publications, this guide offers valuable advice on achieving academic success.

In this video, Dr Nick Brown, Editor-in-Chief of Archives of Childhood, as he outlines a practical framework for manuscript reviews. This comprehensive guide covers the benefits of peer reviewing, key components of a robust critique, and essential considerations like internal and external validity, bias, confounding, and study design. With insights on ethical standards, statistical rigor, and real-world applicability, this session is an invaluable resource for reviewers and researchers looking to enhance their practice and contribute meaningfully to medical literature.

In this video, Dr Nick Brown presents a series of quiz questions to test and enhance reviewing knowledge. He addresses key considerations for reviewers, including potential disadvantages of being a reviewer (he argues there are none), handling conflicts of interest, assessing trials with registration delays, and maintaining objectivity regardless of the research center’s reputation. Nick emphasizes the importance of adhering to established guidelines, such as rejecting trials with recruitment before registration, and encourages reviewers to evaluate papers on merit alone, without bias from the authors’ credentials. This session serves as an engaging primer for reviewers seeking to refine their practice.