Publication of manuscripts, sorted by type, subsequent to rejection by AJNR
| Manuscript Classa | Rejected by AJNR | Published Elsewhere (%) | Publication Delayb (mo) | Impact Factorc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major studies | 251 | 156 (63) | 16.2 ± 7.2 | 1.81 ± 0.97 |
| Case reports | 274 | 143 (47) | 16.6 ± 8.2 | 1.48 ± 0.45 |
| Technical notes | 29 | 16 (65) | 14.2 ± 6.8 | 2.07 ± 1.26 |
| Total | 554 | 315 (57) | 15.8 ± 7.5 |
a Manuscript class was determined on the basis of original submission.
b Publication delay, in months (±SD), was determined as described in "Methods."
c Average impact factor (±SD) was determined on the basis of the 2005 ISI.6