Text Box for Reports
If you prefer to work offline, you may find it faster and easier to download and print the manuscript, draft your review remarks in plain text or TeX, and copy and paste into the referee remarks text area on this screen.
NOTE: As a referee, you have the option of attaching a file to deliver your report. It is recommended, however, that you instead use the text box on the Referee Recommendation Screen to type or paste plain text or TeX code. PDF and Word file attachments sometimes contain hidden information that reveal your identity. If you must send an attachment know that it may be forwarded to the author by the review editor, so please be sure to first edit the file for profile information that, if left in place, could disclose your identity as the owner/creator. See more information on finding and removing identity clues in referee reports.
Private Note to Editors
Referees wishing to make a point to the editors that is not meant for the author can use the text box labeled "Private Message to Review Editor." This is found directly below the "Detailed Comments" text box where you enter your report. The "Private Message to Review Editor" text box is optional, and should be used only for items not to be forwarded to the author. The editors will receive these comments, but they will be separate from the main report and will be labeled as "confidential." Please note that these comments will be seen by both the associate editor and the corresponding editor handling this paper.
Getting Help
If you need additional help, click on the "Help" signs throughout the system. A "Help" dialog will pop up with context sensitive help. You can also contact SIAM for further assistance.
Author Rights to Unpublished Manuscripts
All manuscripts are privileged documents; an author retains the right to the unpublished work. A referee should not use results or ideas obtained exclusively through the refereeing process in his or her own research.