Register as a JBBS Reviewer
Join a rigorously curated community of biotechnology and biomedical science experts who safeguard scientific integrity, accelerate discovery, and mentor the next generation of researchers.
Shape the Future of Translational Biotechnology
The Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science (JBBS) relies on experienced peer reviewers to uphold the highest standards of scientific credibility. We invite principal investigators, senior postdoctoral scholars, clinician-scientists, industry innovators, and regulatory experts to partner with us in delivering thorough, respectful, and timely peer evaluations. Your insight ensures that innovations spanning genomics, bioengineering, regenerative medicine, computational biology, pharmacology, and clinical translation reach the research community with clarity and confidence.
JBBS manages a rapidly growing manuscript pipeline fueled by submissions from five continents. Reviewers play a decisive role in guiding authors, shaping editorial decisions, and supporting ethical transparency. By registering with JBBS, you gain access to a trusted editorial network, priority invitations for special issues, and opportunities to influence the direction of high-impact research.
Peer reviewing with JBBS offers more than a service opportunity—it is a strategic partnership with a journal committed to translational impact, ethical publishing, and reviewer recognition. Our editorial office invests in agile workflows, reviewer support resources, and transparent communications to make the experience rewarding for busy experts. We prioritise review assignments that align with your expertise, honour your time with clearly defined turnaround expectations, and provide direct access to editors for questions or clarifications.
Global Visibility & Recognition
All reviewers receive verifiable certificates, citation-ready acknowledgements, and optional ORCID/Publons recognition (while preserving manuscript confidentiality). High-performing reviewers are nominated for the JBBS Editorial Board and guest editor roles throughout the year.
Scientifically Rewarding Assignments
Our manuscript pool spans breakthrough biotechnology platforms, advanced computational methods, precision medicine innovations, and data-driven clinical studies. We match reviewers to manuscripts that align with their current research and methodological strengths.
Constructive Editorial Culture
JBBS follows a single-blind model (double blind upon request) supported by robust editorial triage. Reviewers receive structured templates, author responses, and decision rationales to ensure full context for each evaluation and to foster collegial dialogue.
We welcome reviewers who demonstrate subject-matter depth, analytical rigour, and a commitment to constructive scholarship. Ideal candidates typically satisfy the following criteria:
Academic & Professional Experience
- Doctoral degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/DVM) or equivalent professional designation in biotechnology, biomedical science, or closely related fields
- Active research, clinical, or industry role with recent publications (within the last five years)
- Experience supervising projects, mentoring researchers, or contributing to multi-disciplinary collaborations
Technical & Ethical Credentials
- Expertise in core focus areas including molecular biology, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, regenerative medicine, systems biology, clinical diagnostics, or public health
- Alignment with JBBS editorial policies, COPE ethics, and data transparency standards
- Ability to deliver balanced, evidence-driven assessments within agreed timelines (typically 14 days per review)
Completing your reviewer profile ensures we can match you accurately with manuscripts, highlight your methodological strengths, and tailor special issue invitations. The process takes approximately 8–10 minutes.
Gather your ORCID iD, institutional affiliation, current position, research keywords, and links to representative publications or patents. Include grant experience, clinical trial participation, or regulatory expertise that reflects your competencies.
Visit the JBBS reviewer portal at https://oap.manuscriptzone.net/auth/register. Use your professional email address to register, set a secure password, and verify your contact details. Select “Reviewer” as your role within the system.
Within the portal, provide detailed subject tags, methodological expertise, preferred article types (original research, clinical studies, reviews, etc.), and availability windows. Accurate keywords accelerate manuscript matching.
Share a brief biography (150–200 words) and, if available, a current CV or publication list. Highlight recent peer review experiences or editorial appointments to expedite approval.
Review and accept the JBBS confidentiality agreement, conflict of interest policy, and reviewer code of conduct. These align with our editorial policies and COPE guidelines.
The editorial office verifies credentials within 5–7 business days. Approved reviewers receive a welcome email with orientation resources, contact information for section editors, and optional preferences for special issue calls.
Need support during registration? Contact [email protected] for assistance with ManuscriptZone access or profile updates.
Once approved, you become part of the JBBS active reviewer pool. Assignments are personalised to your stated expertise, availability, and previous review history. To ensure transparency, we share decision timelines, anonymised co-reviewer comments, and author revision summaries after each cycle.
Onboarding Timeline
| Day | Milestone | What You Receive |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Registration submitted | Email acknowledgement with JBBS reviewer overview PDF |
| 5–7 | Profile approval | Welcome pack (workflow summary, review template, ethics checklist) |
| 7–14 | First invitation (optional) | Editorial board introduction and assignment briefing |
| Within 14 of invitation | Review due | Structured form for comments to editors and authors |
| Post-decision | Feedback loop | Decision letter, author responses, and optional debrief |
Editorial Support You Can Expect
- Clear scoping summaries for each manuscript, including novelty statements and ethical approvals
- Access to previous revision history when reviewing resubmissions
- Flexible extensions when notified in advance (48 hours minimum)
- Direct communication line with handling editors for clarification queries
- Post-review acknowledgement and documentation for academic portfolios
Our reviewers maintain the scientific excellence readers expect from JBBS. When you accept an assignment, we ask you to deliver evaluations that are evidence-driven, respectful, and actionable. Your review should guide authors on how to strengthen methodology, clarify data interpretations, and ensure reproducibility.
- Provide a summary of the manuscript’s novelty, rigor, translational relevance, and limitations
- Assess experimental design, statistical approaches, validation cohorts, and data transparency
- Comment on compliance with reporting standards (CONSORT, ARRIVE, PRISMA, MIAME, etc.) when applicable
- Check the alignment between conclusions and presented data, identifying unsupported claims or missing evidence
- Highlight ethical considerations—consent, biosafety approvals, animal welfare, data governance, and conflicts of interest
- Use our structured template to deliver separate confidential comments to the editorial team when strategic guidance is needed
JBBS recognises the significant intellectual labour reviewers invest. We celebrate your contributions through multiple channels designed for academic CVs, tenure dossiers, and professional visibility.
Reviewers form the backbone of JBBS’s mission to disseminate integrative biotechnology and biomedical research. Your evaluations ensure that accepted manuscripts align with the journal’s broad yet curated aims and scope. From omics-driven discovery to clinical translational studies, JBBS bridges lab benches and real-world healthcare applications. Our readership trusts the rigor behind each article because you scrutinize study design, data reproducibility, and translational insight.
How many reviews am I expected to complete each year?
We typically invite reviewers to assess 2–4 manuscripts annually, aligned with their expertise and availability. You can adjust preferences within your ManuscriptZone profile or by emailing the editorial office.
What should I do if I cannot complete a review on time?
Please notify the handling editor and [email protected] as soon as circumstances arise. We can extend the deadline or reassign the manuscript. Timely communication preserves the submission timeline and respects authors’ efforts.
Can I suggest colleagues or co-reviewers?
Yes. When declining an invitation or recommending additional expertise, share names, affiliations, and areas of specialization. All suggested reviewers are subject to editorial verification.
Do you support double-blind peer review?
JBBS operates a single-blind model by default, but we offer double-blind review upon request from authors or reviewers. Indicate your preference when accepting an assignment to ensure confidentiality is maintained appropriately.
How are my reviews evaluated?
Editors assess reviews on clarity, constructiveness, evidence-based reasoning, and adherence to ethical guidelines. Consistently strong reviews inform future invitations, recognition awards, and editorial board nominations.
Bookmark the following journal resources to stay aligned with JBBS policies, author expectations, and submission workflows. These documents provide quick reference points for evaluating methodology, reporting standards, and ethical compliance.
Review conflict of interest requirements, data sharing expectations, and corrections policy.
View Editorial PoliciesAccess a detailed walkthrough of review structure, scoring criteria, and decision recommendations.
Study Reviewer GuidelinesUnderstand JBBS positioning, metrics, and community impact to contextualise author expectations.
Explore JBBS About PageLearn how reviewer contributions can transition into discounted APCs via membership plans.
Review Membership OptionsJBBS is committed to cultivating a reviewer network that reflects the multidisciplinary reach of biotechnology and biomedical science. We welcome perspectives from academia, hospitals, research institutes, start-ups, regulatory agencies, and translational consortia. By registering, you gain an influential role in curating scientific breakthroughs, supporting ethical innovation, and mentoring authors striving for excellence.
Become a JBBS Reviewer Today
Submit your profile through ManuscriptZone to start receiving reviewer invitations tailored to your expertise. Our editorial team is ready to partner with you across genomics, proteomics, bioengineering, pharmacology, clinical trials, epidemiology, and allied disciplines.
