Reviewer Resources
JMPT provides reviewers with tools and guidance to ensure consistent, efficient, and ethical evaluations. Resources help reviewers address clinical and psychological trauma considerations.
Resources Overview
Resources include structured review templates, ethical guidance, and clarity on journal expectations. Reviewers can access support from the editorial office when complex issues arise.
Available Tools
Templates
Structured review forms.
Ethics Guide
Conflicts and confidentiality.
Criteria
Evaluation standards and rubrics.
Data Expectations
Availability and reproducibility.
Ongoing Guidance
The editorial office can clarify policy questions and ethical concerns.
Periodic updates help reviewers stay aligned with standards.
Structured checklists improve consistency across reviews.
Report possible data or ethics concerns to the editor.
Reviewer Standards
Reviews should focus on methods, data integrity, and clinical relevance. Provide clear major and minor recommendations and point to specific sections for revision. Balanced feedback helps authors respond efficiently.
Recognition
Reviewers receive certificates and may be eligible for APC discounts based on service. Recognition letters can support professional development and institutional service reporting.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts are confidential. Do not share data or use unpublished findings. Destroy manuscript files after review to protect privacy and intellectual property.
Review Structure
Begin with a brief summary of the work, followed by major concerns and minor edits. Comment on ethical compliance, statistical reporting, and the clinical relevance of conclusions.
Declining Reviews
If you cannot review within the timeframe or lack expertise, decline promptly so the editor can reassign. Timely declines help keep decisions on schedule.
Bias and Sensitivity
Reviews should be free of personal bias and sensitive to trauma related topics. Focus on evidence, methods, and clarity, and avoid language that may stigmatize participants.
Confidential Reports
Use the confidential comments section for sensitive concerns, such as ethics issues or data integrity questions. This allows the editor to address issues discreetly while keeping author feedback constructive.
Timely Response
Confirm review invitations promptly and adhere to agreed deadlines. Timely reviews keep clinical findings moving toward publication and support author satisfaction.
Constructive Tone
Maintain a respectful, professional tone and focus on evidence based critiques. Constructive feedback improves manuscript quality and supports author development.
Scope Alignment
Focus on whether the manuscript fits JMPT scope and contributes to trauma care or recovery research.
Need reviewer support?
Contact the editorial office for guidance or resources.