Reviewer RegisterInternational Journal of Blood Transfusion
We welcome transfusion medicine specialists, laboratory scientists, and clinicians with relevant expertise.
Who Should Register
Reviewers should have subject expertise and a publication record in transfusion medicine or related fields.
Areas of Expertise
Include keywords such as donor screening, immunohematology, hemovigilance, or patient blood management to improve matching.
Availability
Share preferred review frequency so invitations match your schedule.
Clinical Impact and Publishing Value
IJBT prioritizes blood safety, clinical relevance, and transparent reporting for transfusion medicine research.
Safety Focus
We highlight donor screening, hemovigilance, and transfusion reaction reporting to protect patients.
Clinical Relevance
Research is evaluated for real world impact on transfusion practice and patient outcomes.
Open Access Reach
Articles are freely available to blood centers, hospitals, and clinicians worldwide.
Ethics Alignment
Policies emphasize consent, privacy, and responsible handling of donor and recipient data.
Recognition
Active reviewers may receive certificates and acknowledgements based on review quality and timeliness.
Review Process
Most reviews are completed within two to three weeks. We provide clear guidance, reviewer checklists, and decision criteria to streamline the process. If additional time is needed, the editorial office can adjust deadlines or reassign the manuscript. Transparent communication helps keep authors informed. Your feedback directly supports patient safety and research integrity in transfusion care.
Onboarding
After registration, reviewers receive an onboarding email with access instructions, scope notes, and sample review reports. We can also match first assignments to your preferred topics to help you get started confidently. The editorial team is available for questions about format, tone, or confidentiality. This support reduces uncertainty and improves review quality from the outset.
Ethics and Confidentiality
All reviewers must keep manuscripts confidential and avoid using unpublished data in their own work. If a conflict arises, notify the editorial office and decline the review. We also remind reviewers to protect patient and donor privacy when commenting on data or case details. Ethical reviews build trust in the journal and the field of transfusion medicine.
Workload Matching
We balance invitations across the reviewer pool and respect stated availability to avoid overload. Provide areas of expertise and methods experience so we can match you to appropriate submissions. Declining a review is acceptable and helps us keep turnaround times realistic. Consistent responses allow us to plan reviewer coverage and maintain author confidence in the process.
Register as a Reviewer
Email your CV and expertise keywords to the editorial office.
Email the Editorial OfficeView Reviewer GuidelinesEmail: [email protected]
