Each year outstanding reviewers are selected by IOPP’s journal editors based on the quality, quantity, and timeliness of their reviews. From the more than 30,000 reviewers who have submitted reports to journals published by IOPP in 2021, 20 have received an Outstanding Reviewer of the Year Award. IOPP has also selected another 1073 reviewers across 56 journals for their excellent work and contributions.
Outstanding peer review forms the backbone of high-quality academic output and aids the advancement of research. These awards recognize and celebrate peer reviewers for their pivotal work and contribution to the world of science.
In support of researchers looking to enhance their reviewer skills and confidence, IOPP launched Peer Review Excellence, the world’s first peer review certification programme dedicated to the physical sciences two years ago. Over 2000 reviewers achieved ‘IOP trusted reviewer’ status in 2021, meaning that more than 9000 reviewers have now been trained and accomplished trusted reviewer status. Achieving ‘IOP trusted reviewer’ status demonstrates an exceptionally high level of peer review competency.
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