Reviewer Resources

The success of JDR and our research community relies on the publication of high quality research relevant to all aspects of the lactation sciences. We are glad to welcome you as a JDR Peer Reviewer and we thank you for your contribution! 

Apart from the manuscript itself, all of the resources that you will need can be accessed from this page, and you do not need to be logged in to access these resources. There are three sections to this page:
  • Accessing a Manuscript for review
  • Understanding the Peer Review Process
  • Submitting the Review
  • Follow-up Review

​Please be sure to refer to the correct section and use the correct form.

Accessing a Manuscript for Review

The manuscript that you have been asked to review has its own page, which you can ONLY access from your "My Account" menu. You MUST be logged in to do this. If you have access problems, there is help here.

Understanding the Peer Review Process

JDR operates a hybrid Peer Review process of Commissioned Review followed if necessary by Community Peer Review. You can view the Process here.

​The JDR Scope and other publication guidance is online here. If you are not familiar with the Journal or have not reviewed for us before, please refer to these pages before proceeding with review.  

Performing and Submitting the Review

JDR publishes Research Papers and shorter Research Communications, and the type of manuscript you have been asked to review will be given on its page.

​The details of the Peer Review Process differ between Papers and Communications, so please be sure to choose the correct form from the options on the right. Details of the process are given on these pages.

If you are asked to review a Research Review or Research Reflection, please use the Research Paper option

Follow-up Review

You will continue to have access to the manuscript page and any requested revisions until the manuscript is  accepted or rejected. If you have recommended revision, you may subsequently be asked to reassess the revised version. If so, please use the "Assess a Revised Manuscript" form.

​Please note: if it is obvious that the authors have responded properly to your suggestions, you will not be contacted for further assessment. You can still view the revision and respond if you wish to

Important: some manuscripts are revised before Peer Review to address EBM concerns. If you are reviewing a revised manuscript for the first time, use the appropriate review form above. Thank you!