Submit a Manuscript to the Journal
Pragmatic and Observational Research
For an Article Collection on
Real-World Evidence: A Spotlight on Pragmatic and Observational Research
Manuscript deadline
Article Collection Guest Advisor(s)
Prof. David Price, Editor-in-Cheif,
Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute (OPRI), Singapore
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Real-World Evidence: A Spotlight on Pragmatic and Observational Research
We are pleased to announce a new Article Collection in Pragmatic and Observational Research, dedicated to the growing role of real-world evidence (RWE) in understanding medical interventions in everyday clinical practice.
While randomized controlled trials remain the gold standard for establishing efficacy and safety under highly controlled conditions, they typically enroll selected patient populations that represent only a subset of real-life patients. Real-world evidence studies complement RCTs by revealing how treatments perform in heterogeneous, everyday patient populations. As RWE becomes increasingly integrated into clinical decision-making, guideline development, and regulatory assessment, the need for rigorous pragmatic and observational research has never been greater.
In line with the journal's mission, we invite submissions of original research, reviews, and perspectives that advance the generation, analysis, and application of real-world evidence. The Collection is led by Editor-in-Chief Professor David Price and forms part of Taylor & Francis' Real-World Evidence Series. Papers published in the Series benefit from enhanced promotional activities across Taylor & Francis, increasing the discoverability and impact of your research.
The Collection is open to submissions across the full spectrum of RWE research, with particular interest in the following areas:
- Pragmatic clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in routine, real-world clinical practice
- Observational cohort studies using real-world data
- Patient registry studies utilizing established databases such as IQVIA, ISAR, SEER, NHANES, and the UK Biobank (all registry studies must receive approval from the relevant ethics committee and/or institutional review board before any patient data collection or enrolment begins)
- Comparative effectiveness, pharmacovigilance, and drug safety research using electronic health record (EHR) data e.g. CPRD and OPCRD
- Integration of RWE with health technology and AI, where findings provide actionable clinical insights
Authors who submit to this Collection may be eligible for a discount on the Article Publishing Charge. To enquire, please contact the Commissioning Editor, Haoyang Yi (Haoyang.yi@taylorandfrancis.com), before submitting your manuscript; if eligible, the discount code must be applied at the point of submission. The deadline for submissions is 1 January 2028.
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All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo desk assessment and peer-review as part of our standard editorial process. Guest Advisors for this Collection will not be involved in peer-reviewing manuscripts unless they are an existing member of the Editorial Board. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.