Assigning Reviewers
Assign paper reviewers from the conference reviewer pool
When to Assign Reviewers
After an author uploads their full paper (following abstract acceptance), you need to assign reviewers to evaluate the paper. Reviewers are selected from the conference's reviewer pool.
Assignment Process
1. Navigate to the Paper
From the theme leader dashboard, go to the "Assign Reviewers" tab and select a paper.
2. Set Required Reviewers
Specify how many reviews are needed for this paper (typically 2-3).
3. Select Reviewers
Choose reviewers from the available pool based on their expertise.
4. Confirm Assignment
Reviewers are notified automatically and the paper appears in their queue.
Reviewer Selection Interface
Available Reviewers
Dr. Jane Smith
University of Example
Prof. John Doe
Research Institute
Dr. Paper Author
Author Institution
Paper authors are automatically excluded from the reviewer selection
Required Reviewers Configuration
No Reviews
Paper can be decided immediately without review.
Standard
Typical number of reviewers for most papers.
Extended
More reviews for controversial or complex papers.
Assigned Reviewers View
Current Assignments
2 of 3 requiredReviewer 1
Assigned Jan 5, 2026
Reviewer 2
Assigned Jan 5, 2026
Best Practices
Match Expertise
Choose reviewers whose expertise areas match the paper topic.
Distribute Workload
Avoid overloading the same reviewers with too many papers.
Assign Promptly
Assign reviewers soon after paper upload to give them adequate review time.
Monitor Progress
Track review completion and follow up on overdue reviews.
Automatic Notifications
When you assign a reviewer:
Reviewer receives an email notification
In-app notification is created
Paper appears in reviewer's dashboard