Reviewer Dashboard
Manual Review
AI Auto-Reviewer
AI Review Guidelines
Configure what the AI should focus on during analysis:
Upload Manuscript
Drag & drop your manuscript (PDF/DOCX) or browse files
AI Review Report
⚠️ Critical Issues
📝 Suggestions for Improvement
✅ Strengths
Overall Assessment
Analytics Dashboard
Total Reviews
Acceptance Rate
AI vs Manual
Average Score
Reviews Over Time
Review Type Comparison
Help & User Guide
Getting Started
Journal Matrix is designed to make academic peer review efficient and insightful. This guide will help you navigate all features.
1. Guest Access
Click "Continue as Guest Reviewer" to start immediately. No account needed - all your data stays private on your device.
2. Dashboard Overview
Your dashboard shows all manuscripts assigned to you. Click "Continue Review" to work on any manuscript.
Manual Review Process
1. Section Ratings
Rate each section on a scale of 1-5 (1=Poor, 5=Excellent). Provide detailed comments for each section to help authors improve.
2. Final Recommendation
Choose from: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Guidelines are provided for each option.
3. Auto-Assessment
Click "Calculate Assessment" to see an AI-suggested score and recommendation based on your ratings.
4. Saving & Exporting
Save drafts anytime. Export your review as PDF or DOCX with professional formatting.
AI Auto-Reviewer
1. Upload Manuscript
Upload PDF or DOCX files (max 10MB). The AI will analyze your manuscript based on academic standards.
2. AI Guidelines
Configure what the AI should focus on: methodology, originality, ethics, statistics, literature review, and writing quality.
3. Review Report
The AI generates a comprehensive report with critical issues, suggestions, strengths, and an overall assessment.
4. Export Options
Export the AI report as PDF or DOCX. Premium users get reports without "SAMPLE" watermarks.
Premium Features
Upgrade Benefits
- No watermarks on exported reports
- Unlimited AI reviews per month
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- Priority AI processing for faster results
- Team collaboration features (coming soon)
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Buttons not responding: Refresh the page and ensure JavaScript is enabled
- Export not working: Check your browser's popup blocker settings
- AI analysis slow: Large files take longer to process
- Formatting issues: Use latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
Privacy & Security
Journal Matrix respects your privacy. Manuscripts are processed securely and not stored permanently. Free users' exported reports include "SAMPLE" watermarks.
Application Settings
Export Preferences
Accessibility
Premium Features
Upgrade to unlock advanced capabilities:
- ✅ Unlimited AI reviews
- ✅ Team collaboration features
- ✅ Advanced analytics & reporting
- ✅ No "SAMPLE" watermarks on reports
- ✅ Priority AI processing