CrossChannel’s Pre-submission Mock Peer Review Service offers authors a professional, in-depth evaluation of their manuscript before it is formally submitted to a journal. The service replicates the rigorous review standards applied by leading, high-impact journals, ensuring that feedback is both objective and technically robust. By identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas of improvement, the review helps authors refine their work, enhance clarity and coherence, and proactively address issues that peer reviewers are likely to raise. This process not only increases the likelihood of a smooth peer-review experience but also strengthens the overall quality and impact of the manuscript.

Why Choose This Service?
·  Identify and correct technical gaps before submission
·  Obtain expert assessment from a subject-area specialist
·   Experience a simulated peer review process
·   Improve your manuscript’s structure, clarity, and impact
·   Receive prioritised recommendations to focus on critical issues
·   Get support for one additional round of review at no extra cost

Features:

• Turnaround Time: 5 business days
• Fee: $300
• Review Scope: Novelty, Methodology, Literature Review, Conclusions
• Included: One round of complimentary re-review after revision

Scope of the review

1. Novelty Evaluation
·   Assess whether the study’s novelty is clearly established
·   Recommend how to present originality in a more compelling and impactful manner

 2. Methodology and Conclusions
·   Evaluate accuracy and completeness of research design
·  Assess adequacy and appropriateness of sample/reference size
·  Check for clarity, validity, and logic of conclusions
·   Identify missing details, redundancy, or unacknowledged limitations

 3. Literature Review and References
·   Review relevance, adequacy, and recency of references
·   Suggest improvements to strengthen scholarly foundations

Deliverables

·  Your manuscript with in-text expert comments and annotations
·  A detailed peer review report outlining areas for revision and next steps
·  A prioritised list of recommended changes based on technical importance
·  One complimentary re-review if you revise your manuscript within 30 days

What the service does not include
·  Direct rewriting or editing of flagged sections (see our Developmental Editing service for this)
·  Revisions based on journal reviewers’ comments (available through our Publication Support Packs)

FAQs

What is a Pre-submission Mock Peer Review, and why is it important?

It is a professional review of your manuscript by an expert prior to journal submission. This service helps authors identify issues early, improve technical quality, and increase the likelihood of a favourable outcome during journal review.

Do you guarantee publication?

No. Publication decisions rest solely with journal editors and peer reviewers. However, by addressing key weaknesses in advance, our service helps improve your manuscript’s quality and positioning.

How soon will I receive my review?

The standard turnaround is within 5 business days of confirmation and receipt of your manuscript.

What support is available after the initial review?

We offer one free round of re-review if you revise your manuscript and return it to us within 30 days. Additional rounds are available at a discounted rate.

How do I request the service?

Simply select the Pre-submission Peer Review Service from our website, upload your manuscript, and provide a brief description of your research. You may also access this service as part of a Gold Pack or a customised Publication Support Package.