Reviewer Guidelines
Best practices for providing constructive peer review that advances dermatology research quality.
Excellence in Peer Review
Dermatologic Research And Therapy reviewers ensure scientific validity and help authors improve their skin research through fair, constructive evaluation and actionable feedback.
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts for scientific merit, methodological rigor, and contribution to dermatology knowledge while providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Scientific Validity
Assess whether conclusions are supported by data, methods are appropriate, and claims are justified for skin research.
Clinical Relevance
Evaluate methodology adequacy, statistical analysis appropriateness, and applicability to dermatology practice.
Constructive Feedback
Provide specific, actionable suggestions that help authors improve their skin manuscripts while maintaining respect.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscript content and author identities for dermatology research
- Decline reviews involving conflicts of interest in skin science fields
- Provide objective assessment based on scientific merit, not personal preferences
- Report suspected misconduct or ethical concerns through appropriate channels
Timeline expectations: Complete reviews within 21 days of acceptance. If delays are anticipated, notify the editorial office promptly for dermatology manuscripts.
Effective reviews address major scientific issues, methodological concerns, and presentation clarity. Separate major from minor concerns. Conclude with clear recommendation and justification.
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