peer review

All manuscripts are peer reviewed for clinical relevance, technical accuracy, methodologic rigor, clarity, and objectivity by the Co–Editors-in-Chief and by independent specialists. All reviewers are drawn from academia; they do not receive compensation for their efforts. The decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of a paper is communicated to the corresponding author in writing, usually within 3 to 4 weeks of receipt of the manuscript.

Become a Reviewer for The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy

The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy strives to enhance the body of scientific literature through publication of accurate and progressive research. Achieving this goal would not be possible without the contribution of our peer reviewers. Reviewers use their experience and knowledge to critically evaluate the newest research in their field.

If you would like to become a reviewer for The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, please send us an e-mail with your name, professional degrees, affiliation, contact information including e-mail, and areas of expertise.

Peer-Review Process

Reviewers are crucial to the peer-review process and ultimately to the publication of clinically relevant research.

  • Reviewers for The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy are contacted by e-mail with an invitation to review a manuscript in their area of expertise.
  • The e-mail contains the manuscript’s abstract. If the reviewer agrees to review, then he/she receives the manuscript and review forms by e-mail.
  • The reviewer has approximately 10 to 14 business days (7 business days for Express Track) to complete the review and return the comments electronically. The review of the manuscript is blinded for the reviewers and authors.
  • The reviewer’s comments are included in a letter to the authors.

Suggestions for Reviewers

  • Check the subject of the manuscript for any real or potential conflicts of interest that apply to you as a reviewer.
  • Alert the peer-review staff at The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy as soon as possible if you are unable to meet the review deadline or if you have any questions.
  • If you cannot review, please suggest a colleague who has expertise in the topic and may be available, and provide his/her affiliation or contact information.

As a “Thank You” to Our Reviewers

  • Reviewers for The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy are recognized as Editorial Consultants in the December issue of the journal.
  • Reviewers receive a 1 year complimentary subscription to the journal.
  • Reviewers are occasionally invited to act as Guest Editors for special issues of the journal.