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Reviewer Requirements

PhD / MD / DPhil or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 indexed publications in Scopus, WoS, or PubMed within the past 5 years
Active affiliation with a recognized academic or research institution
English proficiency — all review reports are submitted in English
Willingness to sign NDA before each manuscript assignment

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Submit your credentials. Our team verifies your degree, publications, and institutional affiliation within 5 days.

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Onboard & Sign NDA

Complete our reviewer orientation, sign the master NDA, and set your subject preferences and capacity.

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Receive & Review

Accept manuscript assignments that match your expertise. Complete structured review reports using our template.

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