International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Reviewer Resources
Essential tools and guidance supporting effective, high-quality peer review contributions.
Evaluation Framework Resources
Structured evaluation guidelines help reviewers assess manuscripts comprehensively and consistently. Consider scientific validity, methodological rigor, appropriate statistical analysis, clear data presentation, balanced results interpretation, and meaningful contribution to STI knowledge when formulating assessments. Specific guidance addresses evaluation of different article types including original research, reviews, and case reports.
Review Criteria Checklist
Comprehensive checklist ensuring all essential evaluation dimensions are addressed including research design, methods transparency, ethical compliance, data presentation, statistical appropriateness, and interpretation validity.
Constructive Feedback Examples
Sample review comments demonstrating effective constructive feedback approach including specific suggestions, balanced tone, and actionable guidance helping authors improve manuscript quality.
Statistical Review Guide
Guidance for evaluating statistical methods and analyses including common issues to identify, appropriate questions to raise, and resources for assessing complex analytical approaches.
Ethics Verification Resources
Checklist for verifying research ethics compliance including human subjects approval, informed consent, clinical trial registration, and adherence to established guidelines.
Review System Access
Reviewers access manuscripts and submit evaluations through our online manuscript management system. Upon account creation, reviewers receive login credentials and orientation to system navigation. The platform enables secure manuscript download, structured comment entry, recommendation submission, and communication with editors throughout the review process.
Technical support is available for any system access difficulties or navigation questions. Reviewers should contact the editorial office promptly if problems arise during the review process to ensure timely manuscript handling is not delayed by technical issues.
Publication Ethics Resources: COPE guidelines provide comprehensive guidance for handling ethical concerns encountered during review. Reviewers should consult these resources and notify editors when potential misconduct or ethical issues are identified.
Editorial Support: The editorial office is available to answer questions about review expectations, system functionality, or specific manuscript concerns. Do not hesitate to seek clarification when needed.
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