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J VAR EX 0222 Peer Review Ratings
J VAR EX 0222 Peer Review Ratings
J VAR EX 0222 Peer Review Ratings
Our editors rate the reviewer reports we receive on a scale Training and
Certification
of 1 to 5. Below is a summary of what each rating means.
5 Outstanding— exceptionally
detailed and adds valuable insight
• Detailed and very thorough: comments on essentially all • Constructive feedback that enables the author(s) to improve Enough to inform an editorial
decision without additional
sections of the manuscript the article
when informing decision reviewer reports, if necessary
• Comments on the significance of the work within the context • Recommendation is clearly justified and consistent with the
of the field journal’s editorial standards
• Includes a comprehensive comparison with existing literature • Submitted in the agreed timeframe