Peer review is the cornerstone of scholarly publishing, ensuring the quality, validity, and integrity of academic research. The Journal of Pharmacology and Drug Development (JPDD) relies on the expertise and voluntary contributions of reviewers like you to maintain our high standards.
We invite experts in all fields of pharmacology, drug development, and pharmaceutical sciences to join our pool of reviewers.
Serving as a peer reviewer is a valuable and rewarding experience. By joining our team, you will:
Contribute to the Field: Play a vital role in advancing science by helping to validate and improve new research.
Stay Current: Get an early look at the latest unpublished research and emerging trends in your area of expertise.
Enhance Your Expertise: Sharpen your critical analysis skills and deepen your knowledge of the field.
Gain Professional Recognition: Add your reviewing activities to your CV as evidence of your professional service and standing in the community. JPDD is pleased to provide a certificate of appreciation for your contribution upon request.
We hold our reviewers to the same high ethical and professional standards as our authors and editors. We ask that our reviewers:
Provide Expertise: Only accept review invitations for manuscripts that fall squarely within your area(s) of expertise.
Be Timely: Submit your review by the agreed-upon deadline to ensure an efficient and respectful process for our authors.
Give Constructive Feedback: Provide a thorough, objective, and constructive assessment of the manuscript. Feedback should be professional, courteous, and aimed at helping the authors improve their work.
Maintain Confidentiality: Uphold our double-blind peer review policy. The manuscript is a confidential document and must not be shared or discussed with others.
Declare Conflicts of Interest: Immediately notify the editor of any potential conflicts of interest (personal, financial, or professional) that could bias your review.
There are two ways to be considered as a reviewer for JPDD:
Register in Editorial Manager (Preferred Method): The most effective way to be added to our database is by creating an account in our Editorial Manager submission system. Please be sure to:
Register a new account (or update your existing one).
Select the "Reviewer" role.
Completely fill out your profile, especially the "Areas of Expertise" or "Keywords" section. This is essential for our editors to match you with appropriate manuscripts.
Contact the Editorial Office: You may also email the Editorial Office directly at [Insert Journal Email Address Here].
Please use the subject line: "Application to Review for JPDD".
In the email, please list your specific areas of expertise.
Attach a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) for our editors to review.
We thank you for your interest in supporting the Journal of Pharmacology and Drug Development.