Thank you very much, Dr. Yang, for sharing your experience. I agree that there is often a strong push to prioritize more recent articles without adequately considering their methodological rigor and overall quality. For instance, a journal of a professional society in our country rejected a paper solely based on the age of its references. This is particularly concerning as the paper offered a re-examination of an assessment procedure that has fallen out of favor due to complaints from interns and residents about the additional workload it entails.
As I have mentioned previously, it is crucial for advisers and reviewers to critically assess their own capabilities before undertaking these roles. If they find themselves unable to perform their duties effectively, they should consider stepping aside.
As I have mentioned previously, it is crucial for advisers and reviewers to critically assess their own capabilities before undertaking these roles. If they find themselves unable to perform their duties effectively, they should consider stepping aside.