Reviewer Resources
Tools and guidance for IJCM reviewers conducting clinical microbiology manuscript evaluation.
Review Support Center
Resources to help reviewers provide thorough, constructive evaluations of clinical microbiology and diagnostic laboratory research submissions.
Structure your reviews using IJCM's evaluation criteria to ensure comprehensive, consistent manuscript assessment for clinical microbiology research.
Scientific Validity
Assess research design, methodology, and data analysis for accuracy and reliability in clinical microbiology studies.
Clinical Relevance
Evaluate contribution to clinical microbiology knowledge and practical applicability for diagnostic laboratories.
Presentation Quality
Review clarity, organization, and compliance with reporting standards for clinical microbiology manuscripts.
- Verify research methodology appropriateness for clinical microbiology manuscript objectives
- Assess statistical analysis validity and interpretation accuracy for diagnostic data
- Check compliance with relevant reporting guidelines for clinical laboratory research
- Evaluate figure and table quality and appropriateness for microbiology findings
- Review reference accuracy and completeness for clinical microbiology context
Reporting guidelines: Familiarize yourself with STARD, STROBE, and CONSORT guidelines applicable to clinical microbiology study types. These standards help ensure rigorous diagnostic research reporting.
Access assigned clinical microbiology manuscripts through our online system. The platform provides structured forms for capturing feedback organized by evaluation criteria and supporting efficient review workflow.
Effective reviews balance constructive critique with practical suggestions for improvement, helping authors strengthen their clinical microbiology research submissions and enhance publication quality for diagnostic laboratory science.
For questions about review assignments or technical issues, contact [email protected]. Editorial staff can assist with access issues, deadline extensions, or specialized guidance. Response times are typically within one business day for urgent matters.
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