Reviewer BenefitsGrow your influence
Reviewing strengthens scientific quality and professional visibility.
Why Review for JVB
Reviewers contribute to research integrity while gaining early access to new findings and strengthening their academic profile.
Benefits Overview
What reviewers gain
Acknowledgement
Certificates and recognition for active reviewers.
Insight
Early exposure to emerging research.
Networking
Connections with editors and peers.
Skill Growth
Improve critical appraisal skills.
Become a Reviewer
Join our reviewer network and support verbal behavior research quality.
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Reviewer access to manuscripts is confidential. Professional conduct and respect for author work are essential.
Professional Development
Reviewing builds critical appraisal skills and keeps you current with methods in verbal behavior research.
Networking
Reviewers connect with editors and peers across the field. These connections can lead to collaborations and invitations.
Early Access
Reviewers see emerging research before publication, providing insight into new interventions and assessments.
Recognition
High quality reviewers may receive certificates, acknowledgements, and letters of service.
Service Credit
Peer review is valued as academic service. Documented contributions support promotion and annual review.
Skill Building
Reviewing improves scientific writing, analytical rigor, and awareness of reporting standards, which can strengthen your own manuscripts.
Mentoring Opportunities
Experienced reviewers may mentor early career scholars and help shape reviewer training initiatives. Mentorship supports a strong review community.
Publishing Perspective
Reviewing offers insight into common author errors and effective reporting strategies. This perspective improves your own submissions.
Field Contribution
Peer review supports the integrity of verbal behavior science and ensures research is actionable for clinicians and educators.
Reviewer Credits
Reviewers may be acknowledged in annual lists or reports that highlight contributions to the journal community.
Career Advancement
Documented reviewing activity can support promotion dossiers, grant applications, and professional evaluations by demonstrating service to the field.
Community Engagement
Reviewing helps maintain research quality and supports evidence based practice for clinicians, educators, and families who rely on published findings.
Review Efficiency
Reviewers who deliver timely, high quality reports help reduce publication delays and improve the overall author experience. Efficient reviews also support timely dissemination of findings to the community. This contribution is valued by editors and reinforces trust in peer review for authors and readers across the field today and builds momentum for future submissions and collaboration efforts.
