International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Reviewer Benefits
Valuable professional rewards and recognition for dedicated peer review contributions.
Professional Recognition
Active reviewers receive documented recognition of their peer review contributions supporting professional advancement documentation. Annual reviewer acknowledgments recognize contributors publicly, and certificates of appreciation document service for institutional requirements. Peer review experience demonstrates commitment to scientific quality and is valued by academic institutions evaluating faculty service contributions.
Outstanding reviewers may be invited to join the IJSTD editorial board, providing enhanced visibility and leadership opportunities within the STI research community. Reviewer performance is monitored based on timeliness, thoroughness, and feedback quality, with exceptional contributors receiving priority consideration for expanded roles.
Publication Fee Discounts
Active reviewers completing quality evaluations receive discounts on article processing charges for their own IJSTD submissions, reducing publication costs while recognizing their service contribution to journal operations.
Early Access Privileges
Reviewers receive early access to accepted articles before publication, keeping them current with emerging STI research developments and enabling them to identify potential collaboration opportunities.
Skill Development
Peer review develops critical evaluation skills applicable across academic activities including research supervision, grant review, and institutional governance. Exposure to diverse manuscripts broadens research perspective.
Network Expansion
Reviewing connects experts with current STI research trends and introduces them to investigators working on related topics, potentially enabling future research collaborations and professional connections.
Documentation and Verification
IJSTD provides comprehensive documentation supporting reviewers in demonstrating their peer review contributions for institutional assessment, tenure evaluation, and career advancement purposes. Annual service summaries detail completed reviews, and verification letters can be provided upon request for specific institutional requirements. Reviewers may request documentation at any time through the editorial office.
Publons Integration: Reviewers may link completed reviews to their Publons profiles for verified public documentation of peer review contributions. This enables permanent, verifiable record of review activity for career development purposes.
Outstanding Reviewer Recognition: Top-performing reviewers receive annual recognition including featured acknowledgment and potential invitation for enhanced editorial roles with additional benefits.
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