As a former editor: PLEASE do this!
A quick e-mail saying: "I don't have time, but try [A] or [B]" can speed up the review process by *weeks*. And it also helps the many junior scientists who need reviewing experience on their CVs, but struggle to get invited.
3) When you decline, suggest at least one other reviewer, preferably a junior scientist who tends to do a great job and is likely not on the radar of the editor.
As an editor - yes. As a researcher, I get 10 requests per week. I cannot think that much :)
Seconded, doing this properly is a lot of work.
Feb 6, 2026 12:06
