Uploading Files as Part of a Review (Reviewer Attachments)

A Reviewer may upload any files that they deem appropriate to the review.  They can download or remove their own attachments prior to submitting their review.  A Reviewer uploads files by clicking the button labeled ‘Upload Reviewer Attachments’.

The Reviewer is given the option to provide a description before attaching any files and can attach single or multiple files to their review.  Each file is listed separately, and the ability to Download and Remove is available for each uploaded file.

Please take note of the following:

-  Care should be taken as some attachments may contain information revealing the originator's identity, including information that appears in a file's 'Properties' (on Windows) and 'Get Info' (on Macintosh).

-  Authors and Reviewers are not sent these attachments via e-mail.  The attachments made via the Reviewers recommendation process can only be accessed via the EM site.

-  Reviewer attachments, including edited versions of the attachment, can only be accessed by the Reviewer who attached the file.  This means that Reviewers cannot access other Reviewer’s attachments.

-  This function does not affect the PDF, nor does it add or edit files of the actual submission.

When you have finished attaching your review files, click on the button labeled ‘Proceed with Recommendation’.  If you need to change anything, click on the button labeled ‘Back’.  If you have not attached any files, then the following warning will be displayed:

Click ‘Ok’ to proceed without adding a file or press ‘Cancel’ to go back and attach one.

Either way you will be returned to the main ‘Submit Recommendation’ screen.  If you have filled in all required information, press the button labeled ‘Proceed’.

A summary screen will be displayed.  This information should be checked for accuracy and edited if necessary.  If all of the information is correct, click on the button labeled ‘Submit Review to Journal Office’.

You are given a final opportunity to check your recommendation – click on OK to proceed or Cancel to make further changes.

Once you have successfully submitted your review, you will receive a screen thanking you for your review with a button to take you back to your main menu.