Frequently asked questions from reviewers
Can I change my recommendation after I submit my review?
No. Recommendations submitted into Manuscript Central are irreversible. In order to avoid this problem, reviewers should proof their review before submitting it.
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How will I be informed of the decision on a paper that I have reviewed?
The system sends out a letter after a decision on a paper has been made. The letter is sent out to all participating reviewers and contains the decision and copies of the anonymous reviews.
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How to I get a different type of file to review? I have problems reading a PDF file.
Please contact the journal coordinator to obtain a different file type for review.
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What if I must have either a student or a colleague complete the review on my behalf?
Please inform the coordinator of this change via email so that the paper's record may be updated appropriately. Please provide the full name and the email address of the person who will perform the review on your behalf.
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How do I obtain an electronic copy of my review?
If necessary, you may email a copy of your submitted review by doing the following:
- Click on the "View Review Form" button located in the fourth column of the record you wish to send an email copy of. A window containing the submitted review will come up.
- Click on the "mail" icon on the top bar (fourth from the right)
- Select "send page" and then, depending on what email system you browser is configured to, you can indicate the email address you wish to send the review to.
Please keep in mind that you will always have access to your completed reviews for any publication by looking in your reviewer center.
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How do I obtain official documentation of my contribution as a reviewer? (i.e. for a year-end review, a degree, etc.)
Please contact the journal coordinator in order to obtain the proper documentation. Be sure to indicate the reason for the request and if necessary, the deadline you must submit the document.
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Can I have my name revealed to the author(s) of a paper I review so that they can contact me if they need clarification?
It is imperative that reviewers do NOT voluntarily, or otherwise, reveal their identities to the author of a paper they are reviewing. Reviewers are responsible for removing all identifiers from supporting materials that they submit as part of their review. To preserve the integrity of the review process, the assistant can communicate any necessary information to the author on behalf of the reviewer.
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My area of expertise will soon change and I can no longer serve as a reviewer for a particular publication. How do I communicate this?
Please contact the journal coordinator for that publication so that they may update your availability as a reviewer.
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How long will a review I submitted remain in the reviewer center?
The system retains all submitted reviews in the reviewer center. You have access to all the reviews you submitted for any publication you are associated with at any time.
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