Elsevier for Reviewers

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The role of a reviewer

Peer review – and reviewers – are at the heart of the academic publishing process. Find out why reviewers perform this vital role, how they are recognized and how you can volunteer to review yourself.

How to conduct a review

Before you begin

Managing your review

Structuring your review

After your review

The peer review process

The peer review system exists to validate academic work, helps to improve the quality of published research, and increases networking possibilities within research communities. Read more to find out about how the system works and the different types of peer review that you may encounter.