Reviewer Register
Join the JNMB reviewer community to support high quality molecular biology research and evidence based publication.
Eligibility
Reviewers should have research experience in molecular biology, genomics, RNA biology, structural biology, or related disciplines. Early career researchers with strong methodological skills are welcome.
We value expertise across experimental, computational, and translational molecular science.
Demonstrated publication history strengthens your reviewer profile.
Profile Tips
List your keywords, methods expertise, and recent publications. Include ORCID if available and note any specialized techniques.
Accurate profiles help editors match manuscripts to reviewer expertise and reduce review delays.
Indicate your preferred review topics to ensure good manuscript matches.
Reviewer Commitments
Timely responses
Objective reviews
Clear recommendations
Confidentiality
Ethical awareness
Scope alignment
Workload
You may accept reviews based on your availability. Declining invitations is acceptable if timing or expertise is not aligned.
Clear communication helps the editorial office maintain efficient review cycles.
Most reviewers handle a manageable number of manuscripts per year.
Recognition
Active reviewers may receive acknowledgment certificates and opportunities to contribute to special issues.
Review activity strengthens your academic service record and professional visibility.
JNMB encourages reviewers to document service in ORCID or reviewer recognition services.
Training And Support
New reviewers may request guidance on review expectations. JNMB provides reviewer guidelines and examples of strong review reports.
Editorial staff can answer questions about scope or review structure.
Training resources are updated regularly to reflect policy changes.
Ethical Practice
Reviewers must declare conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality. Avoid reviewing manuscripts that overlap directly with your ongoing work.
JNMB expects reviewers to treat authors respectfully and provide unbiased feedback.
Ethical review behavior supports trust in the peer review system.
Register As A Reviewer
Email [email protected] with your research keywords and recent publications.
Matching Expertise
Provide detailed keywords so editors can assign manuscripts that match your expertise. This improves review quality and speeds decisions.
Updating your profile regularly helps the editorial office maintain accurate assignments.
Availability
Reviewers can indicate preferred review frequency or temporarily pause invitations. Clear availability helps manage workflows.
JNMB values reviewers who communicate promptly about timing.
Keywords Matter
Use specific keywords such as gene editing, structural biology, or RNA modification to improve matching. Generic keywords may lead to mismatched assignments.
Updating your expertise over time helps the editorial office keep your profile current.
Review Capacity
You can indicate your preferred review frequency to match your workload. This helps avoid delays and improves review quality.
JNMB appreciates prompt communication when availability changes.
