Reviewer Register
Join the JC reviewer community and support rigorous chromosome research.
Qualified Researchers Across Disciplines
Reviewers should have expertise in chromosome biology or related fields and a record of peer reviewed publications. We welcome scholars from diverse disciplines who can assess theoretical arguments, empirical methods, and interdisciplinary frameworks.
Early career researchers with strong expertise and publication records are encouraged to apply.
Information To Provide
Research Areas
Keywords describing your primary topics and methods.
Publication Record
Recent articles or projects that demonstrate relevant expertise.
Availability
Estimated number of reviews you can complete each year.
Include your ORCID iD if available and note specialized methods you can evaluate, such as karyotyping, FISH, or structural variation analysis.
Reviewer Expectations
Reviewers provide objective, constructive feedback and maintain strict confidentiality. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed immediately.
If you need extra time, notify the editor as early as possible.
Time Commitment
Most reviewers complete a few reviews per year depending on availability. You can update your capacity at any time so invitations align with your schedule.
Declining an invitation is acceptable when conflicts or time constraints arise.
Reviewer training resources are available on request.
Confidentiality Matters
Do not share or cite unpublished work and avoid using manuscript content for personal research advantage. Confidentiality protects authors and the integrity of the review process.
All correspondence should be handled through the editorial system.
This protects authors and reviewers throughout the process.
Selection And Onboarding
The editorial office reviews registrations to ensure coverage across key areas of chromosome research. Once approved, reviewers receive guidance on review standards, response timelines, and ethical policies.
You will be contacted when a manuscript matches your profile and availability.
We may request additional information to align assignments with your expertise.
Why Review For JC?
Reviewing strengthens the field by improving research quality and supporting ethical scholarship. It also enhances your professional profile and keeps you informed about emerging work in chromosome biology.
Reviewers may be acknowledged for their service and invited to participate in special issue reviews aligned with their expertise.
Constructive reviewing builds critical assessment skills that support your own research and writing.
Upon request, we can confirm reviewer service for institutional records.
Register As A Reviewer
Email your details to the editorial office and include "JC Reviewer" in the subject line. We match reviewers by expertise globally as needed.
