Reviewer Benefits
Reviewing for JBI strengthens the biomaterials field and supports your professional growth.
Why Review For JBI
JBI reviewers contribute to the integrity of biomaterials research by evaluating methodology, data quality, and translational relevance. Your expertise helps ensure that published work is reliable and clinically meaningful.
Reviewing keeps you current with new materials, testing approaches, and regulatory considerations. It also strengthens your own research by sharpening critical evaluation skills.
Benefits Of Reviewing
Professional Recognition
Certificates and acknowledgment for active reviewer service.
Research Insight
Early view of new biomaterials methods and emerging trends.
Skill Development
Improve critical evaluation skills and strengthen your own writing.
Network Growth
Connect with editors and researchers in your specialty area.
APC Consideration
Eligible reviewers may be considered for APC discounts.
Editorial Pathways
Consistent service may lead to editorial board invitations.
Career And Community Impact
Reviewer service demonstrates leadership in research quality and is valued in promotion and tenure evaluations. It also builds credibility within the biomaterials community by showing commitment to rigorous scientific standards.
By reviewing, you help refine the evidence base that guides clinical and industrial decisions in biomaterials, from implant safety to manufacturing reliability.
Reviewers also support open access standards and encourage responsible reporting that benefits patients and practitioners.
Recognition
Active reviewers may receive certificates or acknowledgment letters upon request to support professional documentation.
Reviewer Support
JBI provides reviewer guidelines, reporting checklists, and support from the editorial office to ensure efficient, high quality reviews.
Constructive reviews are recognized by the journal and may be considered for future editorial roles or special issue leadership opportunities.
Guidance is available for new reviewers and complex cases. We respond promptly to questions.
Reviewer Development
Reviewers strengthen their own research by learning from diverse methodologies, study designs, and analytical approaches. The experience helps refine grant writing, manuscript preparation, and data presentation skills.
JBI encourages reviewers to focus on clarity, reproducibility, and translational relevance, which also improves their own publication outcomes.
Time Commitment
Reviewers can indicate availability and preferred topics to receive appropriate assignments. Most reviews are designed to be completed within a reasonable timeframe, and reviewers may decline invitations when unavailable.
Consistent service helps the journal maintain high standards while respecting reviewer schedules.
Flexible participation allows reviewers to contribute when their schedules permit while still making a meaningful impact on the field.
We respect reviewer schedules.
Interested In Reviewing?
Email [email protected] to register as a reviewer.
