As a peer reviewer, you will play a vital role in advancing scientific knowledge within your field by providing valuable feedback to authors. In addition, completing reviews also contributes to your continuing professional development (CPD).
Why review with us?
Peer review is essential to maintaining and improving the quality and scientific rigour of the papers submitted to Veterinary Evidence. By taking part, you directly contribute to the progress of research in your area of expertise as well as:
If you’d like to support and help shape the future of your field, you can become a reviewer for Veterinary Evidence in the following ways:
Sign up on our online submission and peer-review system, Editorial Manager.
During registration, you’ll be asked to provide your areas of expertise, reviewing interests, and contact details. This information adds you to our reviewer database, enabling our Associate Editors to match you with relevant submissions when they are looking for peer reviewers.
Peer review can feel daunting - whether you're new to reviewing or looking to improve. Our mentoring program pairs mentees with experienced mentors in a shared area of expertise.
When a suitable paper is submitted, both mentor and mentee will be invited to review it. The mentor will guide the mentee through the process while submitting their own independent review.
If you'd like to join the scheme as either a mentee or mentor, please get in touch to register your interest.
Your contribution
Your efforts as a peer reviewer are invaluable, and we want to ensure that your contributions are acknowledged. Here’s how you can showcase your reviewing work:
What's involved?
Guidance and information is given to all of our reviewers. To ensure high-quality reviews, we ask our reviewers to:
Contact us
Have questions or need further details? We’re here to help. Contact us or visit our Reviewer Hub for more information.