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Peer reviewer resources

Supporting your role in the peer review process

As a peer reviewer, you play a vital role in ensuring the validity, quality, and originality of research before it enters the scholarly record and world. Your expertise provides valuable feedback that helps authors improve their work while maintaining important standards. Our resources help you navigate the reviewing process effectively.

The peer review process

Becoming a reviewer offers numerous benefits, from staying current with the latest research to developing your critical evaluation skills and building recognition in your field.

Understanding the different peer review models and workflows will help you determine whether a manuscript meets the journal's publishing standards.

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How to perform a peer review

Conducting an effective peer review requires a well-structured approach. From your initial assessment of the manuscript to your final recommendation, we provide guidance on evaluating methodology, results, discussion, and other key elements.

Learn how to structure your review report, provide constructive feedback, maintain objectivity, and address potential ethical concerns. Our step-by-step guidance helps you deliver valuable reviews that benefit both authors and editors.
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Becoming a reviewer

If you're interested in reviewing for a journal, there are several routes to get started. You might receive a direct invitation from an editor, or you can express your interest by contacting journals in your field of expertise.

Learn what to consider before accepting a review invitation, including whether the manuscript aligns with your expertise, what to do with potential conflicts of interest, and the sufficient time to complete a thorough review by the provided deadline.
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Recognition for reviewers

Your contribution as a reviewer deserves recognition. We offer various ways to acknowledge your reviewing efforts, including certificates of recognition, public acknowledgment in journals, and integration with Web of Science Reviewer Recognition Services and ORCID to create a verified record of your reviewing activity.

These recognition tools help you showcase your contribution to the scholarly community and demonstrate your service when it comes to your professional growth.
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Tools and resources

To support your reviewing activities, we provide a range of practical tools and resources, including reviewer guidelines, ethical standards for peer review, and checklists to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.

Our reviewer resources are there to help you provide constructive, thorough feedback while managing your workload and maintaining the highest standards of assessment.
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