Note: Issues of importance, timing and method relating to peer review of journal manuscripts

The paper aims to highlight issues of importance, timing and method relating to peer review of academic journal manuscripts: in a broad context generally; and with respect to the Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction (JFMPC), more specifically. The paper aims to discuss these issues. – Synthesis of extant literature combined with the author's experientially-gained views as a researcher, author, reviewer and editor. – Opinions on the importance, timing and methods of peer review can vary widely, among individuals and publishing outlets. Notwithstanding this, based on the “approach” above, a cogent description of these peer review issues is defined and presented. – It is proffered that a robust peer review process yields benefits for researchers, authors, editors, journals, publishers and the end-users of published research. The note has potential implications for all of these stakeholders. – The discussion complements existing literature in this field, while its specific guidance for JFMPC stakeholders is new.