Be a reviewer

Latin American Data in Science (LADS) maintains a multidisciplinary reviewer community to strengthen editorial quality and promote open, data-driven science. If you hold a Master’s or PhD and are interested in providing technical, constructive reviews, we would be glad to have you in our reviewer pool.

What you may be asked to review at LADS

  • Data Papers (primary format): manuscripts focused on describing a dataset and its metadata, including how the data were generated/collected, how they are organized and documented, and their potential for reuse.

  • Research Articles (with mandatory data sharing): manuscripts presenting scientific objectives and findings, conditional upon sharing a robust, well-documented dataset that is openly available.

Why review for LADS?

  • Meaningful impact: help ensure research data and data packages are publishable, understandable, and reusable.

  • Recognition: with your authorization, we may list your name and institution as a reviewer (we do not publish your email address).

  • Reviewer benefits: LADS reviewers may receive bonuses in the form of publication discounts, regardless of whether the reviewed manuscript is accepted.

  • Network and collaboration: connect with a broad, multidisciplinary community of researchers.

Expected good practices in peer review

  • Confidentiality: do not share submitted content or use it for personal advantage.

  • Conflicts of interest: disclose any potential conflicts (personal, institutional, academic, or financial) and decline if needed.

  • Rigor and respect: provide objective, technical, constructive feedback with clear recommendations for authors and editors.

  • Realistic timelines: you can always accept or decline invitations based on your availability.

How it works

  1. Complete the form below with your areas of expertise and keywords.

  2. Our editorial team will organize the reviewer database by thematic fit.

  3. When submissions match your expertise, you may receive review invitations by email (with the option to accept or decline).

Reviewer registration

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Contact

Questions? Please contact the editorial team: contato@datainscience.com.br.