Reviewer Guidelines

Standards and Expectations for Peer Review Excellence

Peer review is the backbone of academic publishing, and at ClinicaPress, we deeply value the expertise and time our reviewers contribute. Our double-blind peer review process is designed to ensure fairness, accuracy, and constructive feedback while maintaining the highest ethical standards. This page outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and steps involved in reviewing for ClinicaPress.

1. Role of the Reviewer

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the scientific quality and credibility of our journal. As a reviewer, you are expected to:

  • Evaluate the originality, clarity, methodology, and significance of the manuscript
  • Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
  • Provide constructive, respectful, and unbiased feedback
  • Assess adherence to ethical research and reporting standards
  • Recommend one of the following: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject

2. Review Process Overview

ClinicaPress uses a double-blind peer review system. Reviewer and author identities are kept anonymous to ensure impartiality.

Review Steps:

  1. Receive a review invitation via email.
  2. Accept or decline the invitation within 2–3 days.
  3. If accepted, complete the review within 7 working days.
  4. Submit your review comments through the online system, including confidential remarks to the editor and feedback for the author.

If you need an extension, please notify the editorial office as early as possible.

3. Review Criteria

Your review should evaluate the manuscript based on the following:

  • Originality & Relevance – Is the research novel and within the journal’s scope?

  • Scientific Rigor – Are the methods sound and conclusions supported by data?

  • Structure & Clarity – Is the manuscript well-organized and clearly written?

  • References – Are the citations up-to-date and relevant?

  • Ethical Compliance – Does the study meet ethical standards (e.g., IRB approval, informed consent)?

4. Ethical Responsibilities

Reviewers must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

  • Maintain confidentiality—do not share or discuss the manuscript with anyone.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest (personal, financial, or professional).
  • Avoid using manuscript content for personal research or advantage.
  • Provide objective, evidence-based, and respectful reviews.

ClinicaPress follows ethical policies aligned with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Any concerns about plagiarism, data manipulation, or misconduct should be reported to the editor immediately.

5. Recognition & Benefits

We recognize the valuable contributions of our peer reviewers. ClinicaPress offers:

  • Review certificates upon request
  • Public acknowledgment (if permitted) on our annual reviewer appreciation list
  • Eligibility for editorial board roles
  • Priority consideration for your own manuscript submissions

Interested in Becoming a Reviewer?

If you are an experienced researcher or professional in the medical or clinical sciences and would like to join our reviewer community, please visit our [Join as Reviewer] page or email us at reviewers@clinicapress.org.