Reviewer Resources
Reference tools to support high quality peer review in veterinary science.
- Reviewer Guidelines outlining expectations and review structure.
- Reporting standards such as CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, and ARRIVE.
- COPE guidance for ethical concerns and conflicts of interest.
- Confirm methods and statistics are described clearly.
- Check animal welfare approvals and consent statements.
- Assess data availability and reproducibility.
Reviewers should also note inconsistencies between results, tables, and conclusions to support reliable interpretation.
- Brief summary of the manuscript and clinical contribution.
- Major concerns affecting validity or interpretation.
- Minor comments focused on clarity and formatting.
When possible, cite specific sections or line references to help authors revise efficiently.
Resources are refreshed regularly as new reporting standards or ethical guidance are released.
Contact the office if you need help interpreting a specific policy.
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