Reviewer Benefits
Professional advantages of reviewing for Journal of Alzheimer's Research and Therapy (JALR).
Contribute to high quality Alzheimer's research
Reviewers help maintain scientific quality and integrity by providing thoughtful feedback. In return, reviewers gain recognition, early access to emerging research, and professional development opportunities. Your contribution matters for patients and families.
Professional recognition
Reviewer service demonstrates expertise and supports academic promotion.
Early access to research
Reviewers see new studies before publication, helping them stay current.
Skill development
Strengthen critical appraisal and research evaluation skills.
Community contribution
Support the Alzheimer's research community by improving evidence quality.
- Potential acknowledgement letters or certificates of review service.
- Opportunities to connect with editors and research leaders.
- Recognition for consistent, high quality reviews.
- Priority invitations to review special issue submissions.
Upon request, reviewers may receive letters confirming service that can be used for promotion, tenure, or grant reporting. JALR values reviewer contributions and aims to recognize consistent, timely reviewers.
Reviewing exposes you to new methods, emerging datasets, and novel therapeutic approaches. It also provides opportunities to engage with a global network of researchers focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, encouraging collaboration.
Peer review builds skills in critical appraisal, statistical evaluation, and scientific writing. These capabilities strengthen your own research publications and can improve grant applications and clinical guideline development.
Reviewer invitations are based on expertise and availability. If your schedule changes, you can decline invitations without penalty, ensuring a manageable and sustainable workload.
Consistent, high quality reviewing can lead to invitations for editorial board roles or special issue participation. Reviewers who demonstrate expertise and reliability are often invited to contribute more broadly to the journal.
High quality peer review strengthens the reliability of published evidence and supports better outcomes for patients and caregivers. By reviewing for JALR, you directly contribute to progress in dementia care and research.
Reviewers help ensure that clinical recommendations are grounded in strong evidence, which can influence care decisions, health policy, and caregiver education.
JALR aims to build a supportive reviewer community that values respectful feedback, timely reviews, and shared commitment to scientific rigor. Collaboration among reviewers and editors strengthens the journal and the field globally.
Interested in reviewing?
Contact [email protected] to join the reviewer community. We respond quickly.
