Reviewer Resources
Guidance and tools to support clear, consistent, and high quality reviews at JBI.
Resources Provided
JBI provides reviewers with structured guidance to evaluate biomaterials manuscripts effectively. These resources improve consistency and help reviewers focus on scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Review resources are updated as standards evolve in biomaterials testing, data transparency, and clinical reporting. If you need the latest checklist or template, contact the editorial office.
Resources are delivered upon request and updated regularly.
Reviewer Guidelines
Core expectations for scope, ethics, and reporting quality.
Reporting Checklist
Prompts for materials characterization, statistics, and data access.
Ethics Support
Guidance on conflicts of interest and research integrity concerns.
Decision Structure
Templates for major and minor comments to help authors respond.
Data Availability Tips
How to request repository links and data statements.
Reviewer Support
Direct help from the editorial office for complex questions.
Best Practice Guidance
Reviewers should focus on clarity, methodological rigor, and relevance to biomaterials science. Provide specific, actionable feedback and separate major from minor points. This improves author response quality and speeds editorial decisions.
Begin with a brief summary, then list major comments about study design, materials characterization, and statistical analysis. Use the checklist to confirm that data availability statements and ethical approvals are present.
For biomaterials studies, verify that surface characterization, mechanical testing, and degradation data are reported in sufficient detail. Encourage authors to include benchmarking against existing materials when possible.
Confidentiality And Ethics
All manuscripts are confidential. Reviewers must not share content or use unpublished data for personal advantage. Conflicts of interest should be declared immediately, and reviewers should decline assignments where bias could be perceived.
Confidentiality protects authors and reviewers.
Reviewer Development
Resources include examples of high quality reviews, guidance on tone and structure, and tips for balancing critique with constructive feedback. New reviewers can request additional support from the editorial office.
If you encounter image manipulation or data integrity concerns, contact the editorial office for guidance. JBI provides escalation steps aligned with publication ethics standards.
Time Management Tips
Use the checklist to prioritize critical issues first, then address clarity and formatting. If you cannot meet the review deadline, decline promptly so another expert can be invited.
If you need clarification on scope or expectations, contact the handling editor or the editorial office for guidance.
Need Additional Guidance?
Email [email protected] for reviewer resources or support.
We respond promptly to reviewer requests and questions.
