More than 2,500 reviewers are engaged through the ISSM journals each year, to support the many submissions received each year. The ISSM journals welcome new reviewers, covering all disciplines of sexual medicine, to participate in a rigorous peer review process that ensures the ISSM journals publish the highest quality research.
The journal Editors-in-Chief would like to thank the following top reviewers of 2025
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As a professional society, ISSM and our publisher OUP, are committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and to supporting ethical research practices.
Please refer to the following resources and policies for more information
OUP Statement on Publication Ethics
OUP Publication Ethics for Authors
OUP instructions to authors:
ISSM Publication Ethics Policy (coming)
ISSM Do’s and Don’ts for Authors (coming)
With the rise in the use of generative AI and AI-assisted tools within the world of publishing, ISSM and OUP have published the following policies and guidelines for authors and reviewers:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for Authors and Peer Reviewers for ISSM Journals
OUP policy on Author use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ISSM Journals commentary piece on AI (coming)
