Reviewer Benefits
Recognition and rewards for peer review contributions.
Valuing Your Review Expertise
Fetal Surgery recognizes the essential contribution of peer reviewers to maintaining publication quality. Our benefits program acknowledges your time investment and expertise while supporting your professional development in the maternal-fetal medicine research community.
Professional Recognition
Verified Review Record
Integration with Publons and ORCID allows reviewers to document verified review contributions for academic portfolios and promotion applications.
Annual Acknowledgment
Reviewer names published in annual acknowledgment recognizing contributions to journal quality. Outstanding reviewers receive special recognition.
Certificate of Service
Personalized certificates documenting review contributions available upon request for institutional records and career documentation.
Publishing Benefits
Fee Discounts
Active reviewers completing three or more reviews annually receive fifteen percent discount on article processing charges for their own submissions.
Priority Processing
Submissions from active reviewers receive expedited editorial review recognizing their commitment to journal quality.
Editorial Consideration
Exceptional reviewers receive priority consideration for editorial board positions and special issue guest editor opportunities.
Skill Development: Peer review sharpens critical evaluation abilities, deepens literature knowledge, and provides insight into publication standards. These skills enhance your own research and writing while contributing to fetal surgery field advancement.
Benefits are provided in recognition of completed reviews meeting quality standards. Reviewers who maintain active participation receive full benefits throughout their engagement with our journal.
