Reviewer Resources
Tools and guidance to support high quality peer review.
Resource overview
JAPST provides structured tools to help reviewers deliver consistent, rigorous evaluations and clear feedback to authors.
Available resources
- Reviewer guidelines and ethics reminders.
- Decision and comment templates.
- Quality checklists for methods and data integrity.
- Support from the editorial office for complex cases.
These resources are updated regularly to reflect new policies and emerging best practices in pharmaceutical publishing.
Training and onboarding
New reviewers can request brief onboarding sessions on review expectations, confidentiality, and ethical reporting. Experienced reviewers may request advanced guidance.
Best practice tips
Use clear, constructive language and prioritize feedback on methodology, data validity, and interpretation. Identify ethical concerns or conflicts of interest early. Focus on evidence based comments that authors can act on.
Confidentiality and ethics
All review materials are confidential. Reviewers must not share manuscript content or use unpublished data for personal advantage. If a conflict arises, notify the editorial office immediately.
Review timelines
Standard review windows are 7 to 14 days. If you need more time, inform the editorial office promptly. If unavailable, decline promptly so another reviewer can be invited.
