Fairness
Judge merit without bias
Evaluate the manuscript on its scientific quality, not an author’s identity, institution, nationality, seniority, or other irrelevant factor.
Journal of Cancer Genetics and Biomarkers
For reviewers
JCGB reviewers help evaluate cancer-genetics and biomarker research with methodological care, subject expertise, confidentiality, and attention to research integrity.
Assess the manuscript, not the marketing
A useful review explains whether the evidence supports the scientific claim and gives authors a clear route to improve the work.
Question
Scope and contribution
Is the cancer-genetics, genomic, molecular, or biomarker question clear and relevant to the journal?
Evidence
Methods and analysis
Are the design, controls, data handling, statistical methods, and validation appropriate to the conclusions?
Interpretation
Claims and limits
Do the results and discussion distinguish evidence from inference and acknowledge material limitations?
Review with independence and care
These expectations reflect the journal’s published editorial-policy framework and its reviewer guidance.
Confidentiality
Keep submitted work private
Do not disclose or use unpublished information from a manuscript outside the review process.
Conflicts
Declare a competing interest promptly
If a relationship, rivalry, collaboration, or overlap could affect independent judgement, tell the editorial office before proceeding.
Constructive record
Give specific, usable feedback
Separate major scientific concerns from minor presentation points and explain the reasoning behind a recommendation.
Offer expertise without creating a public profile
To be considered for future invitations, send the editorial office a current affiliation, areas of cancer-genetics or biomarker expertise, and a verifiable research profile. An inquiry does not guarantee an invitation or an editorial appointment. Contact JCGB about reviewer expertise.
Can you review a specialised cancer-genetics manuscript?
Share a concise description of your expertise so the journal can assess appropriate future reviewer matching.