For Reviewers

Supporting excellence in peer review and maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

Peer review is essential to maintaining the quality, integrity, and credibility of scholarly publishing. ANVA values the expertise and contributions of reviewers who help ensure that published research meets the highest scientific and ethical standards.

Reviewer Policies and Responsibilities

Before accepting a review invitation, please familiarize yourself with ANVA’s peer-review policies, confidentiality requirements, ethical guidelines, conflict-of-interest policies, and reviewer responsibilities. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.

Reviewer Guidelines

This section provides guidance on evaluating manuscripts, assessing scientific rigor, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and preparing detailed, constructive feedback that assists authors and editors in the decision-making process.

How to Submit a Review

Information on accessing reviewer accounts, accepting or declining review invitations, submitting referee reports, uploading annotated manuscripts, and communicating recommendations to the editorial team.

Revisions and Re-Review

Guidance on reviewing revised manuscripts, evaluating author responses to reviewer comments, and participating in subsequent rounds of peer review when requested by the editors.

Reviewer Ethics and Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. This section outlines expectations regarding confidentiality, data protection, ethical conduct, and the appropriate use of unpublished information.

Reviewer Recognition and Benefits

Peer Review Models

ANVA journals may employ one or more of the following review models:

Specific review models will be indicated within each journal’s editorial policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common reviewer questions regarding timelines, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, review criteria, editorial decisions, and reviewer recognition.