Review Manuscripts for SPE's Peer-reviewed Journals (2020 Applicants)

SPE’s peer-reviewed journals utilize volunteer technical reviewers to review manuscripts submitted to its prestigious journals. 

Eligibility:
This opportunity is open to professionals willing to review for SPE’s peer-reviewed journals and meet the following criteria:

• Three years of industry or academic experience.
• At least three published papers in reputable peer reviewed journals.
• Broad understanding of current technologies in a specific discipline.
• Time and commitment to support the process (typically 2–4 hours to perform a review).

Application Processing Time:

• This opportunity is open to applications until 31 March 2020.
• Candidates will be notified by 15 June 2020, and those selected will begin service on 1 August 2020.

Expectations:

• Review technical papers submitted to SPE’s peer-reviewed journals–SPE Drilling & Completion, SPE Journal, SPE Production & Operations, and SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior during and after the review. Provide fair and unbiased reviews. Provide constructive feedback in support of a recommendation to decline, revise, or publish. Provide sufficient detail for editors and authors to understand changes being requested and rationale for the decision.
• Accept at least three review invitations within a calendar year, and complete review assignments within the allotted time frame.
• Uphold the confidentiality of the single-blind review process.

For more information about the Peer-Reviewed Journals visit our webpage at https://www.spe.org/en/authors/peer-review or contact Stacie Hughes at peer@spe.org.