Reviewer Guidelines
Guidance for reviewers evaluating amino acid manuscripts with rigor and fairness.
Glycine
Simplest amino acidLeucine
Branched-chain essentialTryptophan
Aromatic precursorCysteine
Disulfide bondsKey Expectations
Evidence Focus
Evaluate study design, exposure measurement, and statistical rigor.
Constructive Tone
Provide actionable feedback that helps authors improve clarity and methodology.
Timeliness
Accept reviews only when you can meet deadlines.
Ethics Checks
Confirm IRB approvals, consent statements, and conflict disclosures.
Data Transparency
Encourage data availability statements and repository use.
Clinical Impact
Assess how findings inform amino acid therapeutics or nutrition guidance.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Reviewer Impact
Constructive reviews strengthen manuscripts and improve evidence quality.
Timely Feedback
Accept reviews only when deadlines are feasible and communicate delays early.
Scope Fit
Confirm the manuscript aligns with your expertise before accepting review.
Constructive Feedback
Provide clear recommendations that improve scientific clarity and reporting.
Additional Notes
Clear documentation of methods, datasets, and limitations improves reproducibility and reader trust.
Quality Checks
Ensure nomenclature, units, and abbreviations follow standard biochemical conventions.
Visibility Support
Structured abstracts and precise keywords improve indexing performance across discovery services.
Join The Reviewer Pool
Email [email protected] if you are interested in reviewing for IJAA. Focus on methodological rigor and biological relevance.
