Reviewer Toolkit
Structured resources help reviewers provide clear, consistent feedback.
Review Checklist
Focus on methods, data completeness, and clinical relevance.
Structured Report
Templates for summary, major concerns, and minor comments.
Ethics Guidance
Prompts for conflicts of interest, data integrity, and consent.
Response Examples
Examples of constructive language and clear revision requests.
Evaluating Revisions
Compare the author response letter with the updated manuscript. Confirm that major concerns are addressed and note any remaining issues. If new experiments were added, ensure the methods and results are clearly described.
Confidential Comments
Use confidential notes to raise ethics concerns or conflicts for the editor's attention. Keep these comments factual and focused on integrity issues.
Time Management Tips
Start with methods and data integrity, then evaluate results and conclusions. A structured approach keeps reviews focused and on time.
Examples of Strong Reviews
Effective reviews begin with a brief summary, followed by major concerns and minor comments. Specific, actionable feedback improves manuscript quality and speeds editorial decisions.
Confidential Communication
Use the confidential comments field to share sensitive concerns with editors. Keep comments focused on evidence, ethics, and potential conflicts.
Ethics and Data Checklist
Confirm that ethics approvals, conflicts of interest, and data availability statements are present. Note any inconsistencies or missing information for the editor.
Consistency Tips
Use a consistent structure for each review so editors can compare feedback across reviewers. Consistency improves decision clarity and supports efficient editorial processing.
Tools for Consistent Reviews
We provide review templates, ethical screening checklists, and guidance on evaluating statistical rigor. These tools help reviewers deliver constructive, balanced feedback and reduce turnaround time.
Updates on reporting standards and data sharing expectations are shared periodically to keep reviews aligned with current practice.
Optional short courses on statistics review, clinical trials, and genomic methods are offered throughout the year. Reviewers can request targeted guidance for unusual methodologies to ensure accurate assessment and consistent feedback quality.
Example reviews and scoring guidance are available so new reviewers can calibrate expectations and deliver consistent recommendations from the first assignment.
A quick start checklist covers confidentiality, tone, and evidence based recommendations.
Templates include prompts for statistical and ethics checks.
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We support reviewers with clear tools and consistent guidance.
