Reviewer Register
Join the JBSR reviewer community and support rigorous biosemiotic research.
We welcome qualified researchers across theory, methods, and applied domains.
Who Can Review?
Reviewers should have expertise in biosemiotics or related fields and a record of peer reviewed publications. We welcome scholars from diverse disciplines who can assess theoretical arguments, empirical methods, and interdisciplinary frameworks.
Early career researchers with a strong publication record and relevant methodological expertise are encouraged to apply. Mentorship opportunities may be available for reviewers who are new to peer review.
Information To Provide
Research Areas
Keywords describing your primary topics and methods.
Publication Record
Recent articles or projects that demonstrate relevant expertise.
Availability
Estimated number of reviews you can complete each year.
Include your ORCID iD if available and note any specialized methods you can evaluate, such as modeling, qualitative analysis, or experimental design. Clear expertise profiles help us assign the most suitable manuscripts.
Reviewer Expectations
Reviewers provide objective, constructive feedback and maintain strict confidentiality. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed immediately. Reviews should be delivered within the agreed timeframe and focus on improving the quality of the manuscript.
If you need extra time, notify the editor as early as possible.
Confidentiality Matters
Do not share or cite unpublished work and avoid using manuscript content for personal research advantage.
Selection And Onboarding
The editorial office reviews registrations to ensure coverage across key areas of biosemiotics. Once approved, reviewers receive guidance on review standards, response timelines, and ethical policies. We may contact you for additional information to match expertise accurately.
You will be contacted when a manuscript matches your profile and availability.
Time Commitment
Most reviewers complete a few reviews per year depending on availability. You can update your capacity at any time to ensure invitations align with your schedule. Declining an invitation is acceptable when conflicts or time constraints arise.
Why Review For JBSR?
Reviewing strengthens the field by improving research quality and supporting ethical scholarship. It also enhances your professional profile and keeps you informed about emerging work in biosemiotics.
Reviewers may be acknowledged for their service and invited to participate in special issue reviews aligned with their expertise.
Constructive reviewing builds critical assessment skills and supports your own scholarship through exposure to new methods and perspectives.
Register As A Reviewer
Email your details to the editorial office and include "JBSR Reviewer" in the subject line.
