Researchers from China dominate IOPP outstanding reviewer awards

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In a recent announcement, the International Organization for Professional Publishing (IOPP) honored over 1,600 researchers from 74 countries with "outstanding reviewer awards" for their exceptional peer-review contributions to IOP Publishing journals in 2025. Among the awardees, researchers from China made up nearly a third, underscoring the significant role they play in the global peer-review process.

The annual awards recognize scientists who have delivered outstanding peer-review reports, a critical component of the scientific publishing ecosystem. Reviewer feedback to authors is essential in ensuring the quality and integrity of published papers, benefiting both authors and the broader scientific community. By acknowledging these contributions, IOP Publishing aims to elevate the importance of courteous and constructive peer review practices.

This year's recipients were selected from approximately 35,000 reviewers who submitted peer-review reports to IOP Publishing journals. Journal editors evaluated nominees based on the volume, timeliness, and quality of their reviews. A total of 1,621 individuals were honored with the 2025 award, with China accounting for 30% of the awardees, followed by the United States at 16% and India at just over 6%. Notably, 10% of this year's award winners are based in lower middle-income countries or territories, highlighting the diverse geographical representation in the peer-review community.

Laura Feetham-Walker, IOP Publishing's reviewer engagement manager, emphasized the importance of high-quality peer review in maintaining trust in science. "High quality peer review is essential to maintaining trust in science as it safeguards the quality and integrity of academic work," she stated. "I’d like to thank this year’s winners, whose thoughtful and rigorous reviews help advance scientific discovery and strengthen the communities we serve."

The IOPP's outstanding reviewer program has been awarded annually since 2016, recognizing the vital contributions of peer reviewers to the scientific process. In addition to the awards, the IOPP recently introduced a peer review excellence certification program, offering free peer review training and certification. In 2025, more than 1,500 reviewers took advantage of this initiative, further underscoring the growing recognition of the value of peer review in scientific communication.

As the scientific community continues to expand and evolve, the peer-review process remains a cornerstone of academic integrity and quality. The IOPP's efforts to recognize and support outstanding reviewers are a testament to the importance of this critical function in advancing scientific knowledge and fostering global collaboration.

Source: Physics World

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