The Geological Society of London is committed to providing a high-quality and rigorous peer review process. Our referees play a vital role in maintaining these standards and we are grateful for your time and expertise.
These guidelines are for all GSL publications. They are intended to supplement the instructions given in the submission system for each journal/books series and the checklists provided in the review forms.
You should check the scope of the journal you are reviewing for with the links below:
Before accepting an invitation to review a paper, you should consider:
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Whether you are able to provide a review within the timeframe requested.
- If you accept and later find you do not have the time then please let the editor know as soon as possible.
- If you have the expertise to assess the quality, rigour and importance of the paper?
- Recommendations of suitably qualified reviewers will be appreciated if you do not feel able to review the manuscript.
- If there any conflict of interest.
Reviews should be fair and unbiased.
Please decline to review if you are unable to give an objective opinion of the manuscript. Let the editor know as minor conflicts may not disqualify you from reviewing but will be taken into account when decisions are made. Conflicts of interest include:
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having had significant and acrimonious disagreements with the authors in the past
- being in direct competition with the authors and gaining an advantage by reviewing the manuscript (especially in applied areas of Earth Sciences)
- working at the same location or organisation as the authors
- being current or recent co-investigators or collaborators with one of the authors
The content of the paper and your review are confidential and should only be discussed with the editors. If you wish to discuss the paper with colleagues please check with the editor before doing so. Do not allow the manuscript to be reproduced whilst in your custody.
GSL operates a single-blind peer review process but does encourage open reviewing whereby your name will be made known to the authors. This is optional and we will respect your choice to remain anonymous. Do not send your report directly to the authors – it should be submitted through the manuscript submission site for the editor to make their own assessment.
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Before accepting an invitation to review a paper, you should consider:
-
Whether you are able to provide a review within the timeframe requested.
- If you accept and later find you do not have the time then please let the editor know as soon as possible.
- If you have the expertise to assess the quality, rigour and importance of the paper?
- Recommendations of suitably qualified reviewers will be appreciated if you do not feel able to review the manuscript.
- If there any conflict of interest.
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Reviews should be fair and unbiased.
Please decline to review if you are unable to give an objective opinion of the manuscript. Let the editor know as minor conflicts may not disqualify you from reviewing but will be taken into account when decisions are made. Conflicts of interest include:
-
having had significant and acrimonious disagreements with the authors in the past
- being in direct competition with the authors and gaining an advantage by reviewing the manuscript (especially in applied areas of Earth Sciences)
- working at the same location or organisation as the authors
- being current or recent co-investigators or collaborators with one of the authors
The content of the paper and your review are confidential and should only be discussed with the editors. If you wish to discuss the paper with colleagues please check with the editor before doing so. Do not allow the manuscript to be reproduced whilst in your custody.
GSL operates a single-blind peer review process but does encourage open reviewing whereby your name will be made known to the authors. This is optional and we will respect your choice to remain anonymous. Do not send your report directly to the authors – it should be submitted through the manuscript submission site for the editor to make their own assessment.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.