We are thrilled to share the Antibiotics Exceptional Reviewers List for 2025. This program is designed to recognize and honor scholars who have consistently delivered exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Antibiotics recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to recent surveys conducted in 2023, 91% of our authors rated the peer review process as good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Antibiotics’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in April 2025. Each quarter, we will select a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them as follows:

Q1

• Dr. Marija Genčić
  University of Niš, Serbia
  “Reviewing can be challenging, inspiring, and at times a valuable learning experience, offering both the opportunity to refine ideas and gain new perspectives on the subject matter.”
• Prof. Dr. Carlos Daniel Gornatti-Churria
  Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay
• Dr. Denize Cristina Favaro
  The City University of New York, United States
• Dr. Khaoula Belguith
  Manouba University, Tunisia
• Dr. Jully Gogoi-Tiwari
  Murdoch University, Australia

Q2

Name: Dr. Gesche Först
Affiliation: University of Freiburg, Germany

Name: Dr. Robert Kuthan
Affiliation: Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.
“I view manuscript reviewing as an essential part of academic life. It allows me to promote rigorous science, offer constructive feedback to authors, and stay informed about advances in my field. Engaging in peer review is both a professional duty and a privilege that helps uphold the quality and credibility of medical research.”

Name: Dr. Alexandre Baudet
Affiliation: University of Lorraine, France
“Reviewing manuscripts stimulates critical thinking, enriches reviewers' knowledge and enables us to actively contribute to the progress of scientific research.”

Name: Dr. Teresa Semedo
Affiliation: University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
“Reviewing scientific manuscripts is my contribution to foster quality science on antimicrobial resistance and One Health, supporting global efforts to protect health across humans, animals, and the environment.”

Name: Dr. Jossue Ortiz-Álvarez
Affiliation: Secretaria de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación (SECIHTI), Mexico
“It is very crucial for me to be a reviewer because my participation contributes to the strengthening of the scientific publication with review accuracy.”