Reviewer ResourcesJournal of Weather Changes
Tools for consistent and efficient reviews.
Resources for Reviewers
JWC provides checklists, reporting guideline summaries, and ethics guidance to support high quality evaluations.
Available Tools
Review Checklists
Assess methods, results, and ethics.
Guidelines
CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA summaries.
Ethics Policy
Conflicts and confidentiality guidance.
Editorial Support
Assistance for complex reviews.
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Contact the editorial office for reviewer tools and guidance.
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Quality and Consistency
Consistent review standards improve decisions and strengthen the overall quality of published research.
Technical Support
Assistance is available for access issues or questions about review forms and submission systems.
Review Templates
Structured templates guide comments on methods, data, and interpretation so reviews are clear and actionable.
Ethics Guidance
Resources cover conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and how to raise ethical concerns with editors.
Reporting Standards
Summaries of reporting guidelines help reviewers check completeness of methods and results reporting.
Data Availability Checks
Tools help reviewers verify data and code statements, repository links, and transparency requirements.
Sample Reviews
Example reviews demonstrate appropriate tone, structure, and detail expected for constructive feedback.
Time Management
Tips and checklists help reviewers plan efficient reviews while maintaining quality and depth.
Statistical Review Aids
Guidance highlights common statistical pitfalls and recommends checks for uncertainty reporting and model validation.
Figure Review Tips
Resources outline how to assess figure clarity, labeling, and reproducibility of visual evidence.
Confidential Notes
Instructions explain how to separate confidential comments for editors from feedback intended for authors.
Reviewer FAQ
Frequently asked questions cover deadlines, extensions, and how to handle conflicts or sensitive topics.
Tone and Respect
Resources highlight respectful language and constructive feedback practices to support productive author revisions.
Revision Checklists
Guidance helps reviewers assess whether revisions address major concerns and improve clarity, methods, and reporting.
Ethics Alerts
Resources outline steps for raising ethical concerns confidentially when potential misconduct is suspected.
Conflict Checklist
Quick checklists help reviewers identify potential conflicts and determine whether to accept or decline an invitation.
Glossary Support
Glossaries of key climate and meteorological terms help ensure consistent interpretation across reviews. These references help reviewers maintain consistent terminology and reduce ambiguity in evaluations across diverse subfields such as hydrology, remote sensing, forecasting, and climate impacts for complex manuscripts overall.
