{"id":12366,"date":"2026-05-12T12:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=12366"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:01:12","slug":"pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Submission Peer Review vs Journal Review: Key Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/other\/pre-submission-peer-review\">Presubmission peer review<\/a> and journal peer review mainly differ in who does them: the former is done by paid expert researchers and the latter is usually done for free, by scientist volunteers. Let\u2019s look at each type of peer review in detail in this article.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#What_kind_of_feedback_do_I_get_in_presubmission_peer_review\" title=\"What kind of feedback do I get in presubmission peer review?\">What kind of feedback do I get in presubmission peer review?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_professional_pre-submission_peer_review\" title=\"What are the benefits of professional pre-submission peer review?\">What are the benefits of professional pre-submission peer review?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#Speed_up_the_publication_process\" title=\"Speed up the publication process\">Speed up the publication process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#Objective_feedback_on_your_research\" title=\"Objective feedback on your research\">Objective feedback on your research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#Detailed_explanations_and_concrete_next_steps\" title=\"Detailed explanations and concrete next steps\">Detailed explanations and concrete next steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#Key_differences_between_presubmission_peer_review_and_journal_peer_review\" title=\"Key differences between presubmission peer review and journal peer review\">Key differences between presubmission peer review and journal peer review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#Does_presubmission_peer_review_improve_my_chances_of_publication\" title=\"Does presubmission peer review improve my chances of publication?\">Does presubmission peer review improve my chances of publication?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#How_do_I_get_a_presubmission_peer_review_of_my_research_paper\" title=\"How do I get a presubmission peer review of my research paper?\">How do I get a presubmission peer review of my research paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#How_does_presubmission_peer_review_differ_from_preprint_reviews\" title=\"How does presubmission peer review differ from preprint reviews?\">How does presubmission peer review differ from preprint reviews?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/pre-submission-peer-review-vs-journal-review\/#Is_presubmission_peer_review_the_same_as_peer_feedback\" title=\"Is presubmission peer review the same as peer feedback?\">Is presubmission peer review the same as peer feedback?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_pre_submission_peer_review\"><\/span>What is pre submission peer review?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Presubmission peer review involves an expert check of your research paper before you submit it to a journal. It\u2019s basically mimicking the peer review process so that the author can identify and fix content-related gaps or flaws in the manuscript, like missing information or inappropriate analyses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_feedback_do_I_get_in_presubmission_peer_review\"><\/span>What kind of feedback do I get in presubmission peer review?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because presubmission peer review (like at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/\">Editage<\/a>) is done by a qualified expert, who is usually also a journal peer reviewer, you can expect feedback on the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Novelty of your findings<\/li>\n<li>Appropriateness of your study design and research methodology<\/li>\n<li>How completely you have reported your methods, population, intervention, measures, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Whether the analyzed data and main research outcomes are presented and justified appropriately<\/li>\n<li>Whether you have cited relevant research and contextualized your study in the existing literature<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with ethical guidelines and reporting standards<\/li>\n<li>Effectiveness of tables and figures<\/li>\n<li>Quality of your title, abstract, and keywords<\/li>\n<li>Fit with the aims and scope of your target journal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_professional_pre-submission_peer_review\"><\/span>What are the benefits of professional pre-submission peer review?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Professional pre-submission peer review by an experienced researcher in your field can help you in the following ways:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed_up_the_publication_process\"><\/span>Speed up the publication process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can identify key technical flaws in your research paper and fix them before submission, which increases your chances of making it past desk rejection and smoothens the journal peer review process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective_feedback_on_your_research\"><\/span>Objective feedback on your research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you ask your colleagues or supervisors for feedback, their comments may be tinted by their relationship with you, internal politics, etc. Feedback from an external, professional expert is more likely to be impartial and objective.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_explanations_and_concrete_next_steps\"><\/span>Detailed explanations and concrete next steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Under presubmission peer review, your reviewer will provide comprehensive explanations of any errors or issues in your paper, and give you specific and actionable directions on how to improve your paper. Informal peer reviewers (e.g., your colleagues) may lack the time or bandwidth to give you in-depth feedback, because they\u2019re busy with their own research and teaching commitments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_differences_between_presubmission_peer_review_and_journal_peer_review\"><\/span>Key differences between presubmission peer review and journal peer review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below summarizes the key differences between presubmission peer review and journal peer review<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Presubmission Peer Review (Professional Service)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Journal Peer Review<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Conducted <strong>before submission<\/strong> to a journal<\/td>\n<td>Conducted <strong>after submission<\/strong> to a journal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reviewer Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Paid experts (often journal peer reviewers) selected by the service<\/td>\n<td>Unpaid academic researchers selected by the journal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Primary Goal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Improve manuscript quality before submission<\/td>\n<td>Evaluate suitability for publication in that specific journal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Novelty, rigor, methodology, contribution to knowledge, <strong>submission-readiness<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Novelty, rigor, methodology, contribution to knowledge, <strong>journal fit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Depth of Feedback<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Often detailed and developmental (line-by-line + big-picture)<\/td>\n<td>Can vary; often focuses on a few key concerns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Control Over Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Author selects service and timing<\/td>\n<td>Journal controls reviewer selection and timeline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mandatory or optional?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Optional, seasoned researchers who have already published many papers in top journals can omit this step<\/td>\n<td>Usually mandatory; journals that don\u2019t require peer review are likely to be dubious or predatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Turnaround Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Typically fast (e.g.,5 days at Editage)<\/td>\n<td>Can take months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Paid service<\/td>\n<td>Free for authors (usually)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Impact on Acceptance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Indirect\u2014improves quality and chances of getting published<\/td>\n<td>Direct\u2014determines whether the article is published or not<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interaction with Reviewers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reviewers usually available for follow-up questions or further explanations<\/td>\n<td>Highly limited, and mediated by the journal editor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Revision Cycles<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Flexible, you can opt for multiple rounds of peer review<\/td>\n<td>Limited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bias\/Variability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Scope, depth, and breadth of feedback generally consistent within the same service provider<\/td>\n<td>Substantial variations in quality, tone, and extent of reviewer comments even from the same journal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_presubmission_peer_review_improve_my_chances_of_publication\"><\/span>Does presubmission peer review improve my chances of publication?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, presubmission peer review can substantially improve your chances of publication because it detects major content flaws in the paper before you submit it to a journal and provides concrete and specific steps you can take to address these. Presubmission peer review improves the overall quality of the paper.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_a_presubmission_peer_review_of_my_research_paper\"><\/span>How do I get a presubmission peer review of my research paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best options for presubmission peer review are service providers that specialize in researcher support. For instance, Editage offers presubmission peer review as a standalone service or as part of a publication support package.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_presubmission_peer_review_differ_from_preprint_reviews\"><\/span>How does presubmission peer review differ from preprint reviews?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the key differences between presubmission peer review and preprint reviews:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Presubmission Peer Review<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Preprint Review<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Private review of a manuscript by professional reviewers before submission to a journal<\/td>\n<td>Review of a manuscript after it is posted publicly as a preprint on a preprint server<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Conducted before journal submission<\/td>\n<td>Conducted after public posting but before or during journal submission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Main Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Improve manuscript quality and increase chances of journal acceptance<\/td>\n<td>Gather broader scientific feedback and improve transparency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reviewer Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Expert scientists specifically matched to your paper<\/td>\n<td>Wider academic community, including researchers outside your immediate domain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Confidentiality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Your manuscript, data, and feedback stay private and confidential<\/td>\n<td>Manuscript and feedback are usually publicly posted and openly accessible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Often faster (e.g., 5 days for Editage)<\/td>\n<td>Depends on community engagement; may be immediate or delayed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Generally paid<\/td>\n<td>Usually free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Scope of Feedback<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Focused on novelty, rigor, methodology, submission-readiness<\/td>\n<td>Can include broad scientific critique, replication concerns, and community discussion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Impact on Journal Submission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Helps improve the manuscript before formal submission<\/td>\n<td>Can improve the manuscript and demonstrate openness, but some journals may have specific preprint policies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Formality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Usually structured and systematic, professionally phrased comments<\/td>\n<td>Can include informal comments or casual criticisms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Citation Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Manuscript is not publicly available or citable yet<\/td>\n<td>Preprint is publicly available and often assigned a DOI, making it citable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Authors aiming to improve their chances of getting published<\/td>\n<td>Authors trying to disseminate their work rapidly, secure credit for an idea, and contribute to broader scientific discussion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_presubmission_peer_review_the_same_as_peer_feedback\"><\/span>Is presubmission peer review the same as peer feedback?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Presubmission peer review is not the same as peer feedback, which involves getting comments on your research from colleagues or peers. Since peer feedback is collected informally and is usually given for free, you might get biased or cursory comments. As there\u2019s no confidentiality agreement in peer feedback, you could risk getting scooped or someone plagiarizing parts of your paper.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presubmission peer review and journal peer review mainly differ in who does them: the former is done by paid expert researchers and the latter 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