Instructions for reviewers

Papers in Physics publishes original research in all areas of Physics and its interface with other subjects. Articles published in Papers in Physics contain new results and ideas that advance the state of Physics in a non-trivial way. All articles are reviewed by specialists prior to publication.

Papers in Physics greatly appreciates the help given by reviewers. Their critical appraisal and constructive comments help authors to improve their manuscript and research. Papers in Physics requests reviewers to give their opinion on contributions submitted by authors. The final decision on the acceptance of manuscripts for publication rests on the Board Editor in charge of the manuscript. Technical comments and subjective appreciations on the advance and perspectives opened by the author's contributions are expected from the reviewer.

Reviewers must comply with the journal ethical guidelines.

There are two different types of revision: traditional and open review.

Traditional Review

If you have been asked from one of our editors to do a traditional review, your identity will remain anonymous.

Report: It is useful if you start with a description of the main contribution done by the authors and your criticisms if any. Use two numbered lists: one for major criticisms and one for minor corrections suggested. This report will be forwarded to the authors for their consideration. You can upload files for the author and/or the editor to consult.

Select a recommendation: Accept submission / Revisions required (no new review round needed) / Resubmit for review (new review round needed) / Decline submission.

Open Review

If you have been asked from one of our Editors to do an open review and you find the paper is not technically correct or lacks originality, the Editor will decline the submission and you can ask her/him not to disclose your identity. However, if the paper seems original and technically sound, your identity will be made known to the author, and eventually to the community if the author requires publication. If publication proceeds, you may be invited to write a final report that will be published (with own page number and DOI) alongside the manuscript and the author's reply if appropriate. You will have the opportunity to proofread your report before publication.

Report: It is useful if you start with a description of the main contribution done by the authors and your criticisms if any. Use two numbered lists: one for major criticisms and one for minor corrections suggested. This report will be forwarded to the authors for their consideration. Please, consider this report may help you write later on your final Commentary for publication. You can upload files for the author and/or the editor to consult.

Select a recommendation: Accept submission / Revisions required (no new review round needed) / Resubmit for review (new review round needed) / Decline submission.