Consider these aspects when selecting an online reviewer. Each reviewer is given a structured electronic template. This template offers a step to organize the review. It will also provide information about the conflict of interests of the electronic reviewer. A well-structured electronic review is the key to a quality application.
Structured electronic template
To help reviewers structure their reviews, the Structured electronic reviewer template has been created. It helps reviewers focus on the main findings and points, and identifies revisions required for publication and optional changes. It also lists any referee questions that may be relevant to the article. This template can be used by reviewers to provide constructive feedback on submitted manuscripts.
The journal's Structured electronic reviewing template was launched in August 2010. Over 80 reviews have been completed since August 2010, when the journal introduced the structured electronic reviewer template. This study aims to assess the impact of the electronic structured reviewer template on manuscript reviews.
Conflicts of interest in electronic reviewers
An electronic reviewer should be aware of any conflict of interest, and inform the journal. Conflict of interest occurs when an author has an interest that could affect the ability to give a fair, objective evaluation of the work. Relevant commercial relations include research funding, grants and materials as well as in-kind service.
Conflicts of interests can be created by reviewers' business or personal relationships. These conflicts can be caused by personal relationships, intellectual passion, or academic competition.