International Journal of Limnology

International Journal of Limnology

International Journal of Limnology – Reviewer Register

Open Access & Peer-Reviewed

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Reviewer Register

Apply to review limnology research.

ExpertiseShare your professional insights.
RecognitionBuild your reviewer profile.
ImpactStrengthen freshwater outcomes.
CommunityJoin a global reviewer network.

Journal at a Glance

ISSN: 2691-3208
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2691-3208
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal

Scope Alignment

Limnology research across lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, reservoirs, and freshwater biogeochemistry. We prioritize evidence that informs freshwater management, water quality protection, and ecosystem resilience.

Publishing Model

Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.

Review Time09 daysFrom submission
Acceptance Rate52%Current average
Decision Time12 daysSubmission to decision
Publication3 daysAfter acceptance
Reviewer Registration

IJLI seeks reviewers with expertise in limnology, freshwater ecology, and water quality science. Reviewers help maintain rigorous standards and timely decisions.

Applicants should be prepared to provide thoughtful, evidence based feedback that supports authors and protects research integrity.

Eligibility
  • Demonstrated expertise in limnology research or practice
  • Publication record in peer reviewed journals
  • Experience in peer review or editorial service
  • Commitment to ethical and unbiased review
Areas of Expertise
  • Lake and reservoir ecology
  • River hydrology and watershed processes
  • Wetland function and restoration
  • Water quality and biogeochemistry
  • Freshwater biodiversity and fisheries
  • Modeling, remote sensing, and monitoring networks
How to Register
1

Prepare CV

Include your expertise areas and recent publications.

2

Submit Application

Email your details to [email protected].

3

Review

Applications are reviewed by the editorial team.

4

Assignment

Approved reviewers receive invitations based on expertise.

Time Commitment

Most reviewers handle a limited number of manuscripts each year. If you are unavailable during a specific period, you may decline invitations without penalty.

Typical reviews require focused reading and concise feedback.

Let the editorial office know your preferred workload.

Transparent scheduling helps editors plan reviews.

Flexible participation is supported.

Communicate availability changes promptly.

Reviewer Profile

Providing detailed expertise keywords helps the editorial office match manuscripts effectively. Update your profile periodically to reflect new research areas or methodological strengths.

Accurate profiles reduce mismatched invitations and improve review quality.

Profiles also help balance review loads.

Reviewer Development

New reviewers receive guidance on expectations and can request feedback on review quality. The editorial office supports ongoing development through constructive communication.

Reviewers may request additional resources for specialized methods.

Mentoring is available for early career reviewers.

Training focuses on balanced, evidence based feedback.

Development strengthens review confidence.

IJLI Commitment

IJLI is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in limnology and freshwater science. We emphasize reproducible field and laboratory methods, clear reporting of water quality and ecological outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in freshwater ecology, hydrology, and environmental stewardship.

Become a Reviewer

Support evidence based freshwater research.