Science Recognizing Exceptional Reviewers for AGU’s 2022 Review Process Bella Brown September 25, 2023 The blog Editors’ Vox is operated by the Publications Department of AGU. Today, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Publications in Eos acknowledges a group of exceptional reviewers for their contributions in 2022, chosen by the journal editors. Peer review is central to communicating and advancing science. While there have never been more ways to distribute ideas and research outputs, a robust peer review ensures that we maintain the highest integrity in our scientific discourse. The peer review process is organized by our journal editors, but every article decision relies on dedicated individuals who take time away from their own research to volunteer their time and expertise. The work of these reviewers ensures proper evaluation of thousands of articles each year. We are truly thankful for their efforts. As the demand for scientific literature has expanded, the composition of papers has become more intricate, often involving multiple authors with a variety of techniques, data, simulations, and findings. This growth in complexity has also heightened the importance and responsibility of peer reviewing. The exceptional reviewers recognized here have conducted thorough evaluations, often through multiple revisions, that significantly enhanced the quality of the final published papers. Their contributions have elevated the standard of submissions received from all corners of the globe, offering valuable feedback that promotes better scientific dialogue in AGU’s publications and throughout scholarly publishing. Several reviewers play an integral role in AGU journals. Although we would like to give recognition to a few exceptional reviewers, we want to express our gratitude to all the AGU reviewers who have contributed greatly to maintaining the high standards and timely publication of AGU journals. We also extend a warm welcome to new and first-time reviewers who have joined our team of integrity stewards and provided valuable evaluations for authors. In 2022, AGU received a total of 17,000 submissions, slightly more than in 2021, and published 7,424 articles. The majority of submissions underwent multiple reviews, with a total of 18,462 reviewers completing 37,939 reviews in 2022. In recent years, researchers, editors, and peer reviewers have experienced a tumultuous ride. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a surge of submissions initially as individuals had more time to write due to a lack of new research being generated. However, submission rates have since declined from their peak in 2021 and have only slightly increased in 2022 as individuals focused on restarting their research programs. Despite a decrease in the number of articles to review, the challenges of maintaining the peer review system have reached an all-time high. In both Europe and the United States, volunteer reviewers are struggling to keep up with the number of invitations they receive. While China has become the leading country in terms of research output, our journals face difficulties in inviting a proportionate number of Chinese reviewers, despite the presence of a large population of highly qualified and willing volunteers. Additionally, early career researchers may see some individuals complaining about being overwhelmed with invitations, while others may wonder why they do not receive any invitations at all. Despite the difficulties, every AGU journal made efforts to reduce the time between submitting and receiving the initial decision and publishing, or maintained high standards in the field. Some AGU journals typically provide initial decisions within 1 month of submission, while most others do so within 2 months. Reviewers played a significant role in this progress. The journal’s editorials, some of which have been published and others that are yet to come, convey our gratitude and include lists of acknowledgments. We are grateful for the significant role that reviewers play in enhancing our scientific research and its impact on society. Additional Thanks Furthermore, we are striving to showcase the important contributions of reviewers through events, even if they have to be held virtually, such as at AGU’s Annual Meeting and other conferences. In addition, every reviewer will receive a reduced price on AGU and Wiley publications. We are committed to collaborating with the Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) network in order to officially acknowledge the contributions of reviewers and give them proper credit. As of June 6, 2023, we have a total of 91,000 ORCIDs, an increase from 71,700 two years ago. Getting Your Feedback Your input is important to us. We welcome your suggestions on how we can better acknowledge your contributions, enhance your experience, and amplify your impact on the field of science. Please feel free to send your feedback to [email protected]. We are eager to hear from you! Once again: Thanks! —Matt Giampoala ([email protected], 0000-0002-0208-2738), Carol Frost (0000-0002-0208-2738), Vice President of Publications at the American Geophysical Union. Chair of the AGU Publications Committee (0000-0002-1674-2725) The outstanding reviewers of 2022 have been identified. The information contains their nominators and the journals they reviewed for. Ercha Aa MIT Haystack Observatory Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics. JGR: Space Physics Mateo Acosta Caltech ’ Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth JGR: Solid Earth Oluwafemi Adeyeri City University of Hong Kong and authors are committed to publishing high-quality, impactful research that addresses the most pressing challenges facing our planet Our team of Earth’s Future editors and authors is dedicated to releasing top-notch, influential studies that tackle the most urgent issues impacting our planet. Earth’s Future Werner Alpers Hamburg University Earth and Space Science editors Earth and Space Science Stefano Alvisi University of Ferrara : Editors of Water Resources Research: Water Resources Research Ning An Beijing Normal University Kaicun Wang Geophysical Research Letters Bailey Anderson University of Oxford : Editors of Water Resources Research: Water Resources Research Erwin Appel Universität Tübingen Editors of the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth JGR: Solid Earth Damian Arévalo-Martínez GEOMAR The editors of Global Biogeochemical Cycles Global Biogeochemical Cycles Constantin Arnscheidt (MIT) MIT stands for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The editors of Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Geosystems. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems Gail Atkinson University of Western Ontario The editors of the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth JGR: Solid Earth Anthony Baran Met Office, UK JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Claudia Bertini The institute for water education, IHE Delft. Editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Tom Beucler University of Lausanne JAMES editors JAMES Ankan Bhattacharya Hooghly Engineering & Technology College Radio Science editors Radio Science Lei Bi Zhejiang University JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Andrew Binley Lancaster University The editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Daniele Brandt Universidade de São Paulo Editors for Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Geosystems Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems Jochen Braunmiller The University of South Florida Editors for the journal “Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth”. JGR: Solid Earth Martin Briggs US Geological Survey The editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Peter Buhler Planetary Science Insitute JGR: Planets editors JGR: Planets Hillary Burgess NOAA Community Science editors Community Science Journal Kerry Cawse-Nicholson NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory JGR: Biogeosciences editors JGR: Biogeosciences Kelly Caylor University of California, Santa Barbara The editors of Water Resources Research are responsible for reviewing and selecting the best articles for publication in the journal. The individuals in charge of evaluating and choosing the most suitable articles for publication in the journal Water Resources Research are the editors. Water Resources Research Cristián Chadwick Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez Editors of the Earth’s Future publication Earth’s Future Liao Chang Peking University Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth JGR: Solid Earth Benjamin Chao The Academia Sinica Institute of Earth Sciences JGR: Solid Earth editors JGR: Solid Earth Jingyi Chen Pacific Northwest National Laboratory JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Matteo Convertino Tsinghua University Editors for the Earth’s surface. Earth’s Surface Lee Cooper University of Maryland, College Park Marjy Friedrichs JGR: Oceans Carlos H. Costa Universidad Nacional de San Luis Tectonics editors Tectonics Michael Croteau NASA The editors of the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. JGR: Solid Earth Yifei Cui Tsinghua University Editors of the Earth’s surface Earth’s Surface Akshay Deoras University of Reading Suzana Camargo Geophysical Research Letters Patricia DeRepentigny The organization is called the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. The editors of Earth’s Future Earth’s Future Min Ding Macau Institute of Science and Technology JGR: Planets editors JGR: Planets Travis Drake ETH Zürich JGR: Biogeosciences editors JGR: Biogeosciences Xiaojing Du Brown University JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Yan Du , Chinese Academy of Sciences The Chinese Academy of Sciences’ South China Sea Institute of Oceanology. C. Gnanaseelan JGR: Oceans Stergios Emmanouil University of Connecticut : Dear editors of Water Resources Research, Water Resources Research Jianfang Fei National University of Defense Technology JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Sierra Ferguson Southwest Research Institute Andrew Dombard Geophysical Research Letters Elizabeth Follett University of Liverpool The editors of Water Resources Research journal. Water Resources Research Michael French Stony Brook University Suzana Camargo Geophysical Research Letters Poulomi Ganguli Indian Institute of Technology and reviewers thank the many scientists who submitted their best work to the journal The team at Earth’s Future would like to express our gratitude to the numerous scientists who have submitted their top-quality research to our journal. Earth’s Future Yang Gao Ocean University of China JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Mahshid Ghanbari Colorado State University The editors of Earth’s Future Earth’s Future Sachin Ghude Reworded: Institute of Tropical Meteorology in India Hui Su Geophysical Research Letters Carolina Gramcianinov Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Hannah Power JGR: Oceans Kevin Grise University of Virginia Gudrun Magnusdottir Geophysical Research Letters Brian Harding The University of California, Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory Gang Lu Geophysical Research Letters Margaret Hellweg Berkeley Seismology Lab Editorial Evaluations of Geophysics Reviews of Geophysics Nick Holschuh Amherst College Mathieu Morlighem Geophysical Research Letters Kim Hoogewind NOAA Suzana Camargo Geophysical Research Letters Jie Huang Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Fanghua Xu JGR: Oceans Mimi Hughes NOAA Alessandra Giannini Geophysical Research Letters Jinshi Jian The laboratory located in the Pacific Northwest region. JGR: Biogeosciences editors JGR: Biogeosciences Rubin Jiang Chinese Academy of Sciences JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Youngji Joh Princeton University Bo Qiu Geophysical Research Letters Masayuki Kano Tohoku University believe that the current state of the art in understanding and modeling crustal deformation is insufficient to meet the needs of society The editors of JGR: Solid Earth are of the opinion that the current level of understanding and modeling of crustal deformation is inadequate to meet the demands of society. JGR: Solid Earth Leif Karlstrom University of Oregon Christian Huber Geophysical Research Letters Gabriel Katul Duke University believe that a broad, interdisciplinary approach to climate change is necessary The editors of Earth’s Future recognize the importance of using a wide range of disciplines to address climate change. Earth’s Future Shane Keating University of New South Wales Joe O’Callaghan JGR: Oceans Julia Kelson University of Michigan : The editors of Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Geosystems: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems Jordan Kern NC State University The editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Md. Munir Hayet Khan INTI International University Editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Hyosub Kil The Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University. Editors of JGR: Space Physics. JGR: Space Physics Emilie Klein Laboratoire de géologie, Ecole normale supérieure, PSL Université Editors of the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth JGR: Solid Earth Maarten Kleinhans Utrecht University Editors for the Earth’s surface Earth’s Surface Philip Klotzbach Colorado State University Suzana Camargo Geophysical Research Letters Wouter Knoben University of Saskatchewan Editors for Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Elena Konstantinovskaya University of Alberta Editors of the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth JGR: Solid Earth Lida Kouhalvandi Dogus University Radio Science editors Radio Science Kristopher Kuhlman Sandia National Laboratories : Editors of Water Resources Research: Water Resources Research Zachary Labe NOAA Gudrun Magnusdottir Geophysical Research Letters Valere Lambert University of California, Santa Cruz Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth editors JGR: Solid Earth Emily Lane NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi Ryan Mulligan JGR: Oceans Mathieu Lapôtre Stanford University Earth and Space Science editors Earth and Space Science Thorne Lay University of California, Santa Cruz , Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, JGR: Solid Earth José Ledesma The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is a research university located in the city of Karlsruhe, Germany. JGR: Biogeosciences editors JGR: Biogeosciences Jiuhou Lei The Earth and Space Sciences School at the University of Science and Technology of China. Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics JGR: Space Physics Guozhu Li , Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences The Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Key Laboratory of Earth and Planetary Physics. Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics JGR: Space Physics Jiangtao Li Wuhan University Daoyuan Sun Geophysical Research Letters Enhui Liao Shanghai Jiao Tong University JGR: Oceans editors JGR: Oceans Peirong Lin Peking University The editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Jeremy Littell The United States Geological Survey is an organization responsible for collecting, monitoring, analyzing, and providing data related to natural resources and hazards in the United States. JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Wenbin Liu Chinese Academy of Sciences Editors of the future of Earth. Earth’s Future Z.-Y Liu Peking University Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics JGR: Space Physics Nora Loose University of Colorado JAMES editors JAMES William Lotko Dartmouth College Bill Peterson Views held by experts in the fields of Earth and Space Science Qianli Ma UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) Editors of the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics JGR: Space Physics Chelsea Mackaman-Lofland Denison University Tectonics editors Tectonics Adrienne Marshall Colorado School of Mines The editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Giuseppe Mascaro Arizona State University : Editors of Earth’s Future: Earth’s Future Claudio Mazzoli Universita di Padova The editors of Earth and Space Science journal. Editors for the journal Earth and Space Science. Earth and Space Science Chiyuan Miao Beijing Normal University believe that The editors of Earth’s Future are of the opinion that Earth’s Future Meghan Miller Australian National University The editors of Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Geosystems. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems Damian Murphy Australian Antarctic Program JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Timothy Myers The University of California, San Diego Hui Su Geophysical Research Letters Amitabh Nag Los Alamos National Laboratory JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Heidi Nepf The educational institution known as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities. The editors of Water Resources Research. Water Resources Research Stefano Nerozzi The University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Andrew Dombard Geophysical Research Letters Antônio Meira Neto Colorado State University Editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Roseanna Neupauer University of Colorado, Boulder The editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Hung Nguyen The Earth Observatory at Columbia University is named Lamont-Doherty. Suzana Camargo Geophysical Research Letters Kiwamu Nishida is Reworded: Tokyo University is Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth JGR: Solid Earth Yukitoshi Nishimura Boston University AGU Advances editors AGU Advances Kevin Olsen Oxford University JGR: Planets editors JGR: Planets Yo-ichiro Otofuji Kobe University Tectonics editors Tectonics Elizabeth Palmer USC JGR: Planets editors JGR: Planets Geoffrey Pegram University of KwaZulu-Natal Editors of the Water Resources Research journal Water Resources Research Geeta Persad The University of Texas at Austin JAMES editors JAMES Helen Powley Plymouth Marine Laboratory Editors for global biogeochemical cycles Global Biogeochemical Cycles Amol Prakash Regional Centre of CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography Arvind Singh JGR: Oceans Hongrui Qiu The laboratory at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory focuses on conducting scientific research in various fields such as energy, advanced materials, and environmental science. The focus of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is scientific research in a variety of areas including energy, advanced materials, and environmental science. The editors for JGR: Solid Earth JGR: Solid Earth Yun Qiu The Third Institute of Oceanography under the State Oceanic Administration Lei Zhou JGR: Oceans Nandini Ramesh Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Alessandra Giannini Geophysical Research Letters Andrei Runov University of California Los Angeles Editors for Space Physics in the Journal of Geophysical Research JGR: Space Physics Johan Rydberg Umeå University Editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Petr Šácha is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic. The oldest and biggest university in the Czech Republic is Charles University in Prague. JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Susumu Saito Electronic Navigation Research Institute Space Weather editors Space Weather Mai Sas Western Washington University The editors of Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Geosystems. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems Howie Scher Reworded: The educational institution located in the southern state of South Carolina. Sarah Feakins Geophysical Research Letters Audrey Schillings Umeå University Andrew Yau Geophysical Research Letters Christopher Scholz The Earth Observatory at Lamont-Doherty, part of Columbia University. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth editors JGR: Solid Earth Ashish Sharma University of New South Wales and authors are committed to publishing The editors and authors of Earth’s Future are dedicated to releasing content that has been carefully reviewed and approved. Earth’s Future Robert Sharman National Center for Atmospheric Research JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Zitong Shi Academy of Sciences in China GeoHealth editors GeoHealth Christine Shields The National Center for Atmospheric Research JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Lee Slater Rutgers University, Newark Editors for the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. JGR: Solid Earth Kathleen Smart The University of the Arctic in Norway Quentin Williams Geophysical Research Letters Sindia Sosdian Cardiff University Editors for Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology. Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology Julia E. Stawarz Northumbria University Andrew Yau Geophysical Research Letters Rebekka Steffen Lantmäteriet received The editors of JGR: Solid Earth have received. JGR: Solid Earth Nadine Steiger Sorbonne Université Anna Wåhlin JGR: Oceans Adam Subhas Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Nathalie Goodkin JGR: Oceans Lei Sun Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Brian Tang University at Albany Suzana Camargo Geophysical Research Letters Larisa Tarasova The Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research is a research center focused on environmental issues. Valeriy Ivanov Geophysical Research Letters Lyla Taylor Sheffield University and staff The team at Earth’s Future, including editors and staff members, Earth’s Future Claudia Tebaldi The laboratory located in the Pacific Northwest is called Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Alessandra Giannini Geophysical Research Letters Jun Tian Tongji University Editors for Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology Meredith Townsend University of Oregon The editors for the journal JGR: Solid Earth. JGR: Solid Earth Anna Trugman University of California, Santa Barbara AGU Advances editors AGU Advances Bruce Tsurutani welcome new submissions The editors of JGR: Space Physics are accepting new submissions. JGR: Space Physics Weichao Tu West Virginia University Space Weather editors Space Weather Vishal Upendran This institution is known as the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics. Space Weather editors Space Weather Moiz Usmani University of Florida GeoHealth editors GeoHealth Panagiotis Vergados The Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA. Hui Su Geophysical Research Letters Toni Viskari Finnish Meteorological Institute JAMES editors JAMES Yuuki Wada Osaka University JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Shan Wang University of Maryland, College Park Editors for Space Physics in the Journal of Geophysical Research JGR: Space Physics Katarzyna Warburton Dartmouth College Editors of the Earth’s surface Earth’s Surface Kelsey Crane Warden Mississippi State JGR: Planets editors JGR: Planets Stephanie Waterman The educational institution known as University of British Columbia. Takeyoshi Nagai JGR: Oceans Thomas Weber University of Rochester Editors of Global Biogeochemical Cycles Global Biogeochemical Cycles Robert Wills University of Washington Gudrun Magnusdottir Geophysical Research Letters Lynn B. Wilson NASA Andrew Yau Geophysical Research Letters Christopher Wolfe Stony Brook University JAMES editors JAMES Sin-Mei Wu The seismological department of ETH Zurich in Switzerland. “The editors for the journal JGR: Solid Earth are responsible for reviewing and selecting submissions for publication.” JGR: Solid Earth Shiqing Xu Southern University of Science and Technology Daoyuan Sun Geophysical Research Letters Yoav Yair Reichman University JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Yosuke Yamazaki The atmospheric physics institute founded by Leibniz. received 3 new submissions for review. The editors for Earth and Space Science have received 3 new submissions to be reviewed. Earth and Space Science Robert Yokelson University of Montana JGR: Atmospheres editors JGR: Atmospheres Hongyong Yu Beijing Normal University Kaicun Wang Geophysical Research Letters Lei Zhang University of Colorado Kris Karnauskas Geophysical Research Letters Wenjie Zhang Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology Editors of Earth and Space Science Earth and Space Science Yongqiang Zhang The Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research. Editors of Water Resources Research Water Resources Research Boyang Zhao Brown University Sarah Feakins Geophysical Research Letters Hong Zhao Auburn University Gang Lu Geophysical Research Letters Xixi Zhao Tongji University Monika Korte Geophysical Research Letters Xu-Zhi Zhou Peking University Editors of the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics JGR: Space Physics Xudong Zhu Xiamen University JGR: Biogeosciences editors JGR: Biogeosciences Frank Zwaan The geological institute Tectonics editors Tectonics The views expressed in this article are not representative of AGU, Eos, or any of its affiliates. They solely reflect the opinions of the author(s). Reference: Giampoala, M., & Frost, C. (2023). Recognizing AGU’s exceptional reviewers for 2022. Eos, 104. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023EO235028. 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