Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine

Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine

Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine – Reviewer Resources

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Reviewer Resources

JSEM provides reviewers with tools and guidance to ensure consistent, efficient, and ethical evaluations. Resources help reviewers address clinical and performance considerations in sports medicine research.

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Resources Overview

Resources include structured review templates, ethical guidance, and clarity on journal expectations. Reviewers can access support from the editorial office when complex issues arise.

Available Tools

Templates

Structured review forms.

Ethics Guide

Conflicts and confidentiality.

Criteria

Evaluation standards and rubrics.

Data Expectations

Availability and reproducibility.

Ongoing Guidance

Editorial Support

The editorial office can clarify policy questions and ethical concerns.

Training

Periodic updates help reviewers stay aligned with standards.

Reviewer Standards

Reviews should focus on methods, data integrity, and clinical relevance. Provide clear major and minor recommendations.

Recognition

Reviewers receive certificates and may be eligible for APC discounts based on service.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts are confidential. Do not share data or use unpublished findings.

Constructive Feedback

Provide actionable guidance and separate major from minor revisions for clarity.

Conflict Disclosure

Reviewers should disclose conflicts of interest and decline reviews when impartiality is compromised.

Review Structure

Begin with a brief summary, then list major issues followed by minor edits. This structure helps authors respond efficiently.

Bias and Sensitivity

Reviews should be free of personal bias and sensitive to athlete and patient populations. Focus on evidence and clarity.

Timely Response

Confirm review invitations promptly and adhere to agreed deadlines to keep publication timelines on track.

Review Focus

Focus reviews on study design, data integrity, and clinical relevance. Provide balanced feedback that helps authors improve clarity and methodological rigor.

Confidential Notes

Use confidential comments to flag ethics or data integrity concerns for editors.

Profile Updates

Keep expertise keywords current to improve reviewer matching and reduce delays.

Decision Support

Highlight major issues clearly and provide specific suggestions to support editorial decisions.

Review Etiquette

Maintain a respectful tone and focus critiques on evidence and methodology. Professional reviews improve author engagement.

Reviewer Conduct

Provide balanced feedback that recognizes strengths and identifies specific improvements. Maintain confidentiality and avoid using unpublished data for personal research.

Confidentiality Reminder

Do not share manuscripts or discuss findings outside the review process.

Review Quality

Focus on evidence, methods, and clinical relevance when making recommendations.

Reviewer Reminder

Adhere to review deadlines and notify editors if additional time is needed.

Need reviewer support?

Contact the editorial office for guidance or resources.