Journal of Alcohol

Journal of Alcohol

Journal of Alcohol – Reviewer Benefits

Open Access & Peer-Reviewed

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Reviewer Benefits

Reviewing strengthens your profile and contributes to research integrity.

Reviewers gain early visibility into emerging alcohol research.

45%

Save on APCs

Member savings across tiers

14d

Fast Decisions

Average initial review time

190+

Global Reach

International readership

100%

Rigorous Review

Expert evaluation

Peer Reviewed Expert Evaluation
Open Access Free to Read Globally
DOI Assigned Permanent Citation
Indexed Discoverable Research
Archived Long term Preservation

Benefits

  • Recognition letters for institutional documentation
  • Early visibility into emerging evidence
  • Professional development in critical appraisal
  • Opportunities for editorial board consideration

Review activity demonstrates service to the field and can support academic promotion or professional certification documentation.

Community Impact

Reviewer feedback improves evidence quality and strengthens clinical decision making in alcohol care.

Skill Development

Reviewing builds expertise in study design, methodology appraisal, and ethical evaluation across alcohol research topics.

Professional Visibility

Active reviewers build visibility within the alcohol research community and may be invited to contribute to special issues or editorial initiatives.

Service Documentation

The editorial office can provide confirmation letters documenting review service for institutional reporting and annual evaluations.

Contribution to Integrity

Reviewer input strengthens research quality and supports evidence based care in alcohol treatment and prevention.

Career Development

Reviewing improves critical appraisal skills and can support grant review and mentorship responsibilities within academic and clinical institutions.

Recognition Options

  • Annual recognition letters upon request
  • Opportunities to join editorial initiatives
  • Visibility within the alcohol research community
  • Experience that supports leadership roles

Academic Service

Reviewer service demonstrates commitment to scientific integrity and contributes to institutional and professional service requirements.

Consistent review activity can lead to invitations for editorial board roles or special issue leadership.

Reviewers contribute to the quality and credibility of alcohol research that informs clinical care and public health policy.

Active participation signals expertise to peers and can lead to invitations for collaborative projects.

Reviewing also deepens familiarity with emerging literature and strengthens methodological judgment.

This experience supports leadership roles in clinical and research settings.

Reviewer recognition can be included in annual evaluations and professional portfolios.

It highlights commitment to rigorous science.

It strengthens professional profiles.

It demonstrates expertise.

It supports professional growth.

It builds visibility.

It supports career advancement.

It adds professional value.

It strengthens service records.

It supports recognition.

It supports advancement.

It is valuable.

It is meaningful.

It is recognized.

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Join our reviewer community and advance alcohol research quality.