Guideline for Reviewer

On being asked to review

  • Make sure the article you have been asked to review truly matches your expertise
    The Editor who has approached you may not know your work intimately, and may only be aware of your work in a broader context.

  • Avoid a potential conflict of interest
    A conflict of interest will not necessarily eliminate you from reviewing an article, but full disclosure to the editor will allow them to make an informed decision.

  • Check that you have enough time
    Reviewing an article can be quite time consuming. The time taken to review can vary greatly between disciplines and of course on article type.