Who Can Become a Reviewer

Last Updated: 1/4/2025

The Advanced Journal of Biomedicine & Medicine (AJBM) welcomes qualified experts to serve as peer reviewers. In line with COPE, DOAJ, and Scopus standards, our reviewer selection process is based on expertise, integrity, and commitment to the advancement of science.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Reviewers must hold demonstrated expertise in the subject area of the manuscript under consideration.

  • A track record of scholarly publications or equivalent professional experience is required.

  • Editors may invite reviewers to focus on specific aspects of a manuscript (e.g., methodology, statistical analysis, or ethics), even if the broader topic lies outside their primary specialty.

  • Reviewers must have sufficient knowledge to provide constructive, evidence-based, and unbiased evaluations.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity and quality of biomedical publishing. Their main responsibilities include:

  • Evaluating manuscripts for scientific rigor, originality, ethical compliance, and contribution to the field.

  • Providing constructive feedback to help authors improve their work, including suggestions for clarity, accuracy, and methodological soundness.

  • Recommending editorial decisions: accept, revise, or reject submissions based on scientific merit.

  • Identifying concerns such as plagiarism, data manipulation, ethical breaches, or inappropriate citations.

Why Become a Reviewer?

Participating in the peer review process is both a professional duty and a scholarly privilege. Reviewers benefit by:

  • Contributing to the advancement of science by ensuring only reliable, ethically sound research is published.

  • Strengthening the credibility of biomedical literature by helping maintain rigorous academic standards.

  • Building professional recognition and fostering collaborations with international colleagues.

  • Gaining insight into the latest research developments in their field before publication.

  • Enhancing their academic profile and increasing opportunities to serve on editorial boards.

  • Reciprocating professional courtesy, recognizing that authors and reviewers often interchange roles within the scientific community.