Journal of Diseases - Reviewer Registration
Join our peer review network for disease research.
Become a Diseases Reviewer
Diseases welcomes qualified researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals seeking to join our peer review network and contribute to disease research quality assurance. Contributing your expertise to manuscript evaluation helps ensure only rigorous research reaches publication while advancing your professional profile.
We welcome applications from experts across disease specialties including infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions, metabolic disorders, and emerging health threats who share our commitment to thorough, fair, and constructive peer review excellence.
Qualifications
Successful reviewer applicants demonstrate established research expertise, publication experience documenting scholarly productivity, and commitment to quality manuscript evaluation. We welcome applications from researchers at various career stages who can evaluate manuscripts competently and constructively in their specialty areas.
Academic Background
Doctoral degree or equivalent professional qualification in medicine, life sciences, public health, epidemiology, or directly related disciplines. Active current involvement in disease research, clinical practice, or health systems through recognized academic or institutional positions.
Publication Record
Published research demonstrating expertise in topics relevant to disease mechanisms, diagnostics development, treatment evaluation, prevention strategies, or epidemiological analysis. Recent publication activity reflecting ongoing engagement with current research literature and methods.
Expertise Definition
Clearly defined specialty areas enabling competent and authoritative manuscript evaluation for specific disease categories or research methodologies. Multiple expertise areas are welcome and valuable, enabling flexible manuscript matching and increased useful review opportunities.
Prior Review Experience
Previous peer review experience for scientific journals is preferred but not required for qualified researchers willing to develop review skills through mentorship. New reviewers receive orientation resources and feedback supporting quality development from initial reviews.
Registration Process
Our straightforward registration process evaluates applicant qualifications efficiently and matches expertise profiles to manuscript needs accurately. Approved reviewers gain immediate access to our manuscript management system and begin receiving review invitations matched to their stated expertise areas.
Submit Application Materials
Provide current comprehensive curriculum vitae highlighting publications, expertise areas, institutional affiliations, and any prior review experience. Include brief statement describing your interest in reviewing for Diseases and relevant professional background.
Profile Review
Editorial team evaluates applications considering expertise alignment with journal scope, manuscript flow patterns, and current reviewer pool needs. Decisions are communicated within two to three weeks of receiving complete application submission.
System Access and Orientation
Approved reviewers receive ManuscriptZone system credentials along with comprehensive reviewer resource documentation. Initial review invitations are carefully matched to your declared expertise areas based on available manuscripts.
Activity Expectations: Registered reviewers should accept at least two review invitations annually to maintain active status and complete all accepted reviews within agreed timeframes. Inactive accounts without review activity for extended periods may be removed from the active reviewer pool.
Register as Reviewer
Submit your application to join the Diseases reviewer network and contribute to research excellence.
