For Reviewers

Join our distinguished community of peer reviewers and help maintain the highest standards of scientific publishing. Your expertise shapes the future of research in your field.

Why Review for DeScience?

Quality Impact

Contribute to maintaining the highest standards in scientific publishing and research integrity.

Professional Network

Connect with leading researchers and stay current with cutting-edge developments in your field.

Recognition

Receive annual reviewer certificates and be recognized for your valuable contributions to science.

Early Access

Get early insights into emerging research trends and breakthrough discoveries before publication.

Review Process

1

Invitation

Receive a review invitation with manuscript details and deadline information.

2

Accept or Decline

Respond within 3 days to confirm your availability and expertise match.

3

Conduct Review

Evaluate the manuscript thoroughly using our structured review form (typically 2-3 weeks).

4

Submit Report

Provide detailed feedback and recommendation through our online system.

5

Follow-up

Review revised submissions if requested and track publication outcome.

Review Guidelines

What to Evaluate

  • • Scientific validity and methodology
  • • Originality and significance of findings
  • • Clarity of presentation and writing quality
  • • Data quality and statistical analysis
  • • Ethical considerations and compliance

Review Quality Standards

  • • Provide constructive and specific feedback
  • • Be objective and free from bias
  • • Maintain confidentiality throughout
  • • Declare any conflicts of interest
  • • Submit reviews on time

Recommendations

  • • Accept without revision
  • • Accept with minor revisions
  • • Accept with major revisions
  • • Reject with option to resubmit
  • • Reject outright

Reviewer Resources

Reviewer Expectations

Time Commitment

  • • 2-4 reviews per year on average
  • • 2-3 weeks per review typically
  • • 3-6 hours investment per manuscript
  • • Flexible scheduling with advance notice

Qualifications

  • • PhD or equivalent in relevant field
  • • Active research and publication record
  • • 2+ years post-doctoral experience
  • • Demonstrated expertise in specific areas

Become a Reviewer

Join our global network of expert reviewers and help advance scientific knowledge.