Guidelines for Reviewer
Before you review you will receive an email inviting you to review for a journal, case study or book proposal with the option to accept or decline.
Here are some things to think about before you make your decision…
Time
Journal editors are looking for reviews that are thorough and specific. If you are unsure whether you have the capacity to deliver that level of quality, you can always recommend a colleague who has more free time. If you might like to review for the journal when you are less busy, don’t forget to let the editor know.
Best Match
The editor may not be familiar with the finer details of your work, so you are best placed to judge whether you have the expertise required. To help the editor match you with the right paper, please keep your ScholarOne accounts up to date with relevant keywords and institutional details.
Deadlines
If an editor asks you to carry out a review, it’s a good idea to respond confirming you’ve received their request, even if you are unsure yet whether you will accept. The period of time allocated for the review will vary per journal and the editor will inform you of the time-frame when they invite you.
Conflicts of Interest
Fully disclose any potential conflict of interest; it won’t necessarily eliminate you but will help the editorial team make an informed decision, for example:
- Working in the same department/institute as an author
- Having co-written with an author in the past
- Professional or financial connections to the research
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