The Find Reviewers Tool is an AI-powered system integrated within Elsevier’s Editorial Manager (EM) platform. It assists journal editors in identifying and selecting suitable peer reviewers by leveraging data from the Scopus database. The tool offers multiple search options, including system-generated recommendations, keyword searches, author searches, and filters for conflict of interest, to streamline the reviewer selection process.
Benefits & outcomes
- Enhances the efficiency and accuracy of reviewer selection by providing up-to-date and relevant candidate suggestions.
- Supports diversity and inclusion by broadening the reviewer pool beyond traditional networks.
- Reduces the editorial workload associated with manual reviewer identification.
- Improves the peer review process by facilitating the matching of manuscripts with appropriate experts.
Notes & quotes
“Find Reviewers can be used to help validate and expand your existing reviewer pool to ensure you invite the most up-to-date experts.”
The tool includes a “Referenced Authors” feature, allowing editors to browse authors cited in the manuscript, providing additional insights such as their reviewing history and connection to the journal.
An “Interested Reviewers” section displays candidates who have actively indicated their willingness to review for the journal via Elsevier’s Reviewer Hub platform.
The “Journal Reviewers” section enables editors to identify active reviewers from their journal’s database, offering better insights into referees who are more likely to accept review requests.
Publisher / company: Elsevier
Date of case study: 25/09/2023
Source: https://www.elsevier.com/en-gb/connect/recap-and-recent-enhancements-to-find-reviewers