The Journal welcomes articles on subjects of interest to professional conservators. To ensure the quality of the Journal , and to assist the authors in the publishing process, we want to provide constructive criticism of the submissions. The primary purpose is to determine whether the article constitutes a contribution to the literature of conservation or related fields . Consider the paper from the point of view of a specialist and a generalist. The paper should have some meaning for a reader who is not a specialist in the field being discussed.
Clarity is important .
You should judge whether the article is clearly organized and well presented. If not, recommend changes. Specific points should be raised when necessary . You should ask questions concerning a conservation treatment. You should also question a technical or scientific procedure if something is omitted, misleading, or unclear.