Reviewer Resources
Tools to support consistent neonatal peer review.
Resources for effective reviews
IJNE provides guidance and tools to help reviewers deliver timely, constructive feedback.
These resources support consistency across neonatal manuscripts.
Review templates
Structured prompts for major and minor issues.
Ethics guidance
Checklists for consent, data, and integrity issues.
Reporting standards
Links to CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, and CARE.
Decision clarity
Tips for clear and actionable feedback.
Support access
Contact the editorial office for complex cases.
- Focus on methods and evidence over writing style.
- Provide specific recommendations tied to data.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Submit reviews within the agreed timeline.
For reviewer support, contact [email protected].
These reviewer resources considerations help avoid delays, support compliance, and keep neonatal manuscripts ready for rapid publication.
Plan approvals and documentation early so editorial checks can move smoothly and authors remain on schedule.
Clear coordination across teams reduces rework and strengthens trust in the final record.
Workflow clarity
Define roles, responsibilities, and expected response times for reviewer resources tasks across all contributors.
Documentation readiness
Organize approvals, forms, and supporting files before final submission to avoid last minute delays.
Stakeholder alignment
Align coauthors, departments, and institutions on reviewer resources decisions and approval pathways.
Timeline control
Build buffer time for reviews, approvals, and compliance checks tied to reviewer resources.
Quality assurance
Confirm key elements are consistent across the manuscript, metadata, and supplementary files.
Communication cadence
Maintain clear updates with the editorial office and respond quickly to reviewer resources requests.
Compliance tracking
Record required disclosures and policy statements to keep reviewer resources documentation complete.
Version control
Keep a clear version history so revisions and reviewer resources changes are traceable.
- Confirm the responsible contact for reviewer resources coordination.
- Validate that required statements are included and up to date.
- Double check consistency between forms and manuscript text.
- Record timelines and key dates to avoid delays.
- Retain documentation for institutional or funder reporting.
- Keep a change log for reviewer resources updates during revision.
- Review policy alignment before final submission.
- Ask questions early if any requirements are unclear.
A final set of reviewer resources checkpoints helps keep the submission complete and compliant.
These steps reduce back and forth and improve editorial efficiency.
Consistency check
Align terminology, abbreviations, and labels across the manuscript.
Readability check
Confirm the narrative is clear for neonatal audiences and clinical teams.
Policy alignment
Verify reviewer resources statements match journal policies and funder expectations.
Submission readiness
Confirm files, disclosures, and metadata are complete.
Quality review
Recheck figures, tables, and supplements for accuracy.
Timeline review
Confirm deadlines for approvals and final submission.
- Check contact details for accuracy.
- Ensure core statements appear in the correct section.
- Review timelines and expectations with coauthors.
- Verify that required supplements are included.
- Confirm that disclosures match funding records.
- Ensure submission files use clear names and versions.
Become an IJNE Reviewer
Support evidence based neonatal care by providing fair and timely peer review.
