One of the most critical stages in the publication of a scholarly article is its peer-review process. Identifying a suitable and qualified peer reviewer within the relevant discipline for a given manuscript is both resource-intensive and time-consuming for journal editors, as well as burdensome for authors who, in certain journals, are obligated to nominate potential reviewers for their submissions.
Publons, which was acquired by Clarivate (formerly Thomson Reuters, and the institution commonly referred to as ISI), provides services that enable researchers to register their profiles. These profiles are accessible to editors and fellow scholars, facilitating the selection of appropriate reviewers to conduct the peer-review process for manuscripts.
This service is offered at no cost, allowing users to register effortlessly, establish a personal research profile, and identify suitable reviewers for their articles.
Instructional video on Publons registration from YouTube: Here
Instructional video on registration and an introduction to the Publons platform from Aparat: Here