Reviewer Resources

Tools and guidance to support high-quality peer review in preventive medicine.

JPMC equips reviewers with practical tools to deliver consistent, high-quality evaluations of preventive medicine research.

• Reviewer checklists for study design and reporting
• COPE guidelines and ethical review standards
• Templates for structured reviewer feedback
• Guidance on data transparency and reproducibility
• Reference links to CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA standards

The editorial office is available for questions about review expectations, timelines, and conflict management.

Reviewers can request additional context on scope or methodological issues when needed.

• Focus on prevention impact and methodological transparency
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations for authors
• Highlight ethical concerns and data limitations
• Use structured comments to aid editorial decisions

• Is the prevention question clearly stated and justified?
• Are methods appropriate for the study design and population?
• Do results align with the stated objectives and analyses?
• Are conclusions supported by data and limitations acknowledged?
• Is the public health impact clearly articulated?

If you need clarification on scope, methodology, or timelines, the editorial office can assist promptly to ensure high-quality reviews.

• Confirm prevention scope and population relevance
• Check consistency between methods, results, and conclusions
• Assess clarity of figures and tables
• Verify ethical and data transparency statements

These tools help reviewers provide consistent, high-value feedback that strengthens the prevention literature and supports evidence-based practice across settings. They also simplify editorial decision making and improve review efficiency for all parties involved throughout the process, especially for complex submissions, multi-method studies, protocols, reviews, and large datasets. Use these tools to document key issues and recommendations. Structured notes help separate major and minor issues clearly and consistently, effectively.

JPMC supports authors, editors, and reviewers with timely guidance on scope, policies, and workflows. If you need clarification on requirements, data statements, or review timelines, contact the editorial office at [email protected]. We can provide templates, examples, and best-practice recommendations to help you move forward confidently. Our responses typically include next steps, resource links, and a clear point of contact. Early communication helps avoid delays, ensures consistent compliance, and improves the overall publication experience.