Definition of Peer Reviewer

A peer reviewer is a specialist who, by virtue of their academic training, research experience and knowledge of the manuscript’s subject area, has the expertise needed to provide a critical, independent and well-founded assessment of a contribution submitted to Revista Geoingeniería.

Peer reviewers should preferably hold a doctorate or have demonstrable equivalent experience in research, scientific publication or specialist professional practice in the areas covered by the journal’s focus and scope.

Reviews must be carried out objectively, confidentially and impartially. Reviewers must declare any circumstance that may constitute a conflict of interest and decline to participate where any personal, professional, academic or institutional relationship could compromise the independence of their judgement.