Reviewer Registration
Join the JSN reviewer community and contribute to spine and neuroscience research quality
Qualifications
We seek reviewers with demonstrated expertise in spine medicine, neuroscience, spinal surgery, neurological disorders, or related clinical and research fields. Suitable candidates typically hold doctoral degrees and have active clinical practices or research programs with recent publications.
- MD, PhD, or equivalent in relevant field
- Publication record in spine and neuroscience areas
- Commitment to timely, constructive review
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- No outstanding ethical concerns
Registration Process
Submit your CV with keywords describing areas of clinical and research expertise. Include ORCID if available. Our editorial team reviews qualifications and adds you to relevant topic categories. Active reviewers delivering quality, timely reviews receive priority invitations and may be nominated for editorial board positions.
Invitation Process
Registered reviewers receive invitations based on keyword matching with submitted manuscripts. You are never obligated to accept and should decline when conflicts exist. Prompt responses help editors maintain efficient timelines for spine and neuroscience manuscript processing.
Recognition: JSN provides annual certificates documenting review contributions suitable for tenure and promotion files. We acknowledge reviewers annually on the journal website.
Profile Management
Reviewers may update keyword profiles reflecting evolving research interests and clinical expertise. Notify the editorial office to temporarily suspend invitations during sabbaticals or heavy clinical workload periods. Accurate profiles enable better manuscript-reviewer matching and efficient review processes.
Benefits of Registration
Registered reviewers gain early exposure to emerging research in spine and neuroscience, receive recognition for contributions through annual certificates, qualify for publication discounts, and may be considered for editorial board positions based on review quality and consistency.
Join our reviewer community contributing expertise that maintains publication quality in spine and neuroscience. Your participation strengthens peer review while providing professional development opportunities and recognition valued by academic medical institutions.
We welcome applications from clinicians and researchers with diverse expertise across spine and neuroscience subdisciplines. Active reviewers receive priority invitations and pathway to editorial board positions.
Your participation strengthens peer review. Thank you for contributing expertise to JSN.
Active reviewers receive priority invitations and recognition.
We value your expertise.
Join our reviewer community today.
