Guide for reviewers

Thank you for reviewing. Your expertise helps editors make good decisions and helps authors improve their work.

Accepting an invitation

Accept only if you can complete the review on time and have no competing interests. If you cannot review, suggesting an alternative reviewer is very helpful.

Writing the report

1. Summarize the main claims in a few sentences.
2. Assess whether the conclusions are supported by the evidence, and whether the methods are appropriate and described in enough detail to be reproduced.
3. Comment on the significance and interest of the work to a broad audience.
4. List specific, constructive suggestions.

Comments to the authors are shared anonymously. Confidential comments go to the editor only.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review are confidential. Do not share them or use their contents before publication.