Support for High Quality Reviews
JOD provides resources to help reviewers deliver clear, ethical, and timely feedback. Use these tools to strengthen your reviews and support author improvement. These resources also support consistent expectations across reviewers. Global participation is welcome.
Guidelines
Ethics Support
Review Templates
Clear Timelines
Editorial Access
Quality Focus
Tools to Guide Your Review
Reviewer Guidelines
Use the reviewer guidelines page for expectations on confidentiality, constructive feedback, and decision criteria. This ensures consistent review standards across the journal and helps you align with editorial priorities.
Ethics Support
For studies involving sensitive narratives or vulnerable populations, reviewers can consult the editorial office with questions about consent, privacy, or ethical concerns. Early questions often prevent delays later in review.
Decision Clarity
Templates and checklists are available to help structure major and minor comments. Clear reviews improve editor decisions and support timely revisions. They also help reviewers focus on key criteria.
Key Review Aids
These tools help reviewers provide high quality, actionable feedback.
Best Practice Tips
Provide balanced feedback that highlights strengths and weaknesses. Be specific, cite relevant concerns, and avoid personal language. This helps authors respond effectively and improves the final publication.
When to Ask for Help
If you encounter ethical concerns or conflicts of interest, notify the editor or contact [email protected]. We will advise on the appropriate steps.
Review Quality
High quality reviews address methodology, ethics, and interpretation. Use the checklists to verify that data are reported clearly and that conclusions are supported by evidence. Balanced feedback supports fair editorial decisions. This improves consistency across the journal.
Timeliness Expectations
Timely reviews help authors and editors move decisions forward. If you need more time, contact the editor early so timelines can be adjusted or a replacement reviewer can be invited. Your responsiveness is appreciated.
Resources help reviewers deliver fair, constructive evaluations that strengthen scholarship in death studies. Thank you for your service.
Need a Template or Checklist?
Email [email protected] for reviewer tools and guidance. We are happy to help. Include your manuscript ID if applicable. Typical response time is within 1-2 business days.
