In 2025, JXYM reviewers continue to make outstanding contributions to the peer review process. They demonstrated professional effort and enthusiasm in their reviews and provided comments that genuinely help the authors to enhance their work.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding reviewers, with a brief interview of their thoughts and insights as a reviewer. Allow us to express our heartfelt gratitude for their tremendous effort and valuable contributions to the scientific process.

Jennifer Martínez Geijo, University of León, Spain

Jennifer Martínez Geijo

Jennifer Martínez Geijo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the University of León (Spain), where she received the DSM-Vitatene Academic Excellence Award in 2022. She completed a Master’s Degree in Innovation in Biomedical and Health Sciences in 2023. From 2022-2023, she collaborated with the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) and the Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), later continuing as a Research Assistant. In 2024, she began her PhD at the University of León, focusing on the role of hypoxia—using HIF1A knockout models—in the development of resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in hepatocellular carcinoma. Her current research integrates cellular and animal models to investigate therapeutic resistance mechanisms under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Learn more about her here.

Speaking of a healthy peer-review system, Jennifer emphasizes that it should prioritize scientific integrity, transparency, and constructive dialogue. It should offer a fair and rigorous evaluation process where reviewers not only identify methodological or interpretative issues but also help authors improve their work. Objectivity, respectful feedback, and a focus on the science itself are essential. To her, a strong peer-review system strengthens the scientific community by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Biases are inevitable in peer review. To minimize them, Jennifer approaches each manuscript by focusing on the research question, methodology, and quality of data interpretation, regardless of the authors’ background or institution. To reduce potential biases, she reads the manuscript at least twice: first to grasp the overall message, then to analyze details more critically. She also ensures to decline review assignments involving conflicts of interest and strives to assess each manuscript objectively, independent of personal views or preferences.

“This is my first time reviewing for JXYM, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity. Although I wasn’t initially familiar with the journal, being invited to contribute encouraged me to explore its scope and mission. I see peer review as a responsibility and a learning opportunity, and I’m honored that JXYM trusted me with this important role. It’s a meaningful way for me to stay engaged with the latest research and contribute to the advancement of the field,” says Jennifer.

(by Lareina Lim, Brad Li)