Reviewer Benefits
Recognition and rewards for peer review contributions.
Valued Review Contributions
IMSJ recognizes that quality peer review is essential to marine science advancement. We appreciate our reviewers with meaningful benefits and professional recognition.
Review Certificates
Annual certificates documenting your contributions to marine science peer review for professional records.
Publons Integration
Reviews can be verified on Publons/Web of Science for recognized peer review credit.
Academic Credit
Peer review activities contribute to scholarly service records for career advancement.
APC Discount: Active reviewers receive reduced article processing charges when publishing their own marine research in IMSJ, recognizing their service to the journal community.
- Early access to cutting-edge marine science research
- Sharpen critical evaluation and scientific communication skills
- Network with editors and researchers in your specialty
- Contribute to advancing ocean science quality standards
Your reviews directly improve the quality of published marine research, helping authors strengthen their work and ensuring readers access rigorous science. Every review contributes to advancing ocean knowledge.
Prompt, professional communication is essential for efficient manuscript handling. Respond to editorial correspondence within the specified timeframes. If unavailable temporarily, notify the editorial office to enable reassignment and prevent processing delays.
IMSJ offers resources for developing review skills, including guidance documents and best practice examples. Quality reviewing enhances critical analysis abilities valuable across research and editorial activities throughout your scientific career.
