Become a Reviewer
Contribute your marine science expertise to scholarly peer review.
Join Our Reviewer Network
IMSJ relies on expert reviewers to maintain publication quality. Your expertise helps ensure rigorous evaluation of marine science research worldwide.
Research Background
Graduate degree in marine science or related field with active research involvement.
Publication Record
Published research demonstrating familiarity with scientific writing and peer review expectations.
Commitment
Willingness to provide timely, constructive reviews for marine science manuscripts.
Register Now: Email your CV and areas of expertise to [email protected] with subject "IMSJ Reviewer Registration."
- Current CV with publication list
- Specific areas of marine science expertise
- Keywords describing research interests
- Institutional affiliation and email
After registration, your profile is added to our reviewer database. You will receive invitations when manuscripts matching your expertise are submitted. Accept invitations based on your availability and familiarity with the topic.
Prompt, professional communication is essential for efficient manuscript handling. Respond to editorial correspondence within the specified timeframes. If unavailable temporarily, notify the editorial office to enable reassignment and prevent processing delays.
Keep your reviewer profile current with recent publications, evolving expertise areas, and contact information. Updated profiles enable better manuscript matching, reducing inappropriate invitations and improving your review experience and contribution quality.
Respond promptly to review invitations, ideally within 3-5 days. Timely responses enable efficient reviewer reassignment when necessary, maintaining editorial workflow and reducing author waiting times. Decline invitations outside your expertise to ensure appropriate reviewer matching.
