Engaging in scientific peer review: tips for young reviewers

Abstract

Are you a student at a higher institution or a graduate who has published his/her first paper in the Journal of Forestry Research or another legitimate scientific journal? If yes, this paper is written specifically for you since you may soon start receiving invitations to act as a referee. If you are an early career reviewer, you may still find this paper enlightening. Based on his experience, a senior editor summarizes some critical information that, in his view, you may need to know. He provides nine main suggestions to have on your radar, and discusses what you should do or not do as a peer reviewer.