Once you have logged in as a Reviewer, please follow these directions for submitting a review:
- Reviewer Main Menu appears; click on "New Reviewer Invitations". New Reviewer Invitations for(your name) appears.
- In the Action Column on the left, click on "view abstract". This will help you decide whether you are able to review the manuscript. (Please note the timeframe - you must respond to the invitation within 5 days, and complete the review within 10 days. If you are unable to meet this schedule, please decline the invitation.)
- If your decision is to review, click "agree to review".
This will bring you to "Thank You For Agreeing to Review Manuscript No."__________"
- Click on "Pending Assignments"
In the left-hand column, click on "view submission". You may print out the PDF if you prefer reading a hard copy.
If so, you can return to "Pending Assignments" later.
- After reviewing the submission, click " x " in the top right-hand corner of the screen to close the manuscript, and click again to close Adobe.
This will bring you to Reviewer Recommendation and Comments for Manuscript Number_____."
- Open the drop-down menu at the top of the page and select your recommendation.
- Scroll down to the reviewer instructions, and fill in the forms below accordingly.
[N.B. It's important to read the printed instructions on this page as you move through the steps.]
You may hit "Proof and Print" if you want a hard copy of your decision, or hit "Proceed".
- This will bring you to "Reviewer Recommendation and Comments for Manuscript Number _____
Original Submission." Here you can review your recommendation.
If it's ok, click "Submit Review to Journal Office."
Your job is done.
If you need more detailed instructions, please click on the following link:
Reviewer Tutorial (.pdf)
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