Reviewer Instruction
Welcome to our esteemed panel of reviewers. We appreciate your interest in contributing to the advancement of scholarly research through the peer-review process. Our journal seeks dedicated and qualified reviewers to ensure the integrity, quality, and relevance of published research.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered as a reviewer, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Academic Qualifications: Hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study.
- Research Experience: Demonstrate a strong research background with publications in reputable journals.
- Peer-Review Experience: Prior experience in peer reviewing is preferred.
- Language Proficiency: Possess excellent reading and writing skills in English.
- Ethical Standards: Uphold ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality.
Roles and Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
- Evaluate manuscripts critically, constructively, and fairly within the specified timeframe.
- Provide clear, concise, and unbiased feedback.
- Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality and declare any conflicts of interest.
Benefits of Being a Reviewer
- Provide the reviewer with a certificate of appointment.
- Access to the latest research developments.
- Opportunities to enhance academic profiles and expand professional networks.
- Outstanding reviewers have the opportunity to be considered for the positions of Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor.
Code of Conduct and Penalties
- Reviewers must maintain integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity.
- Any breach of ethical guidelines, delayed reviews, or biased feedback may result in exclusion from the reviewer pool.
How do you Become a Reviewer of Ideas Spread?
This is a voluntary job, no payment★. If you are interested in the reviewer position of Ideas Spread and meet all the requirements above, please download and fulfill the application form, and then contact the journal editor for submitting your application. The editorial board will assess your qualification based on your application form and give you feedback as soon as possible. After that, you will be added into our editorial board.
- Complete the application form. Download Here
- Send your application form to Journals List
Prospective reviewers may also be interested in the Publons Academy, which provides training in how to conduct peer review.
For further guidance about writing a critical review, please refer to the following documents:
- COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. Committee on Publication Ethics.
- Writing a journal article review. Australian National University: Canberra, Australia, 2010.
- Golash-Boza, T. How to write a peer review for an academic journal: Six steps from start to finish.
Your participation as a reviewer is key to maintaining the high quality and impact of our journals. Peer review is the foundation of scholarly communication- help advance this important field through your expertise!
If you have questions about the reviewer role or application process, please get in touch with us.