Be Our Reviewer

Reviewer's Mission

Peer review is a collaborative process in which independent experts in the relevant field evaluate and provide constructive feedback on manuscript submissions. This process not only offers authors valuable insights to enhance their work but also enables the editor to determine the manuscript’s suitability for publication. 

Peer review is fundamental to ensuring that only high-quality and relevant submissions aligned with the objectives of our journal are published. All new submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process as outlined below, with our dedicated reviewers playing a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our publication. We encourage authors who have benefited from peer review to contribute to the academic community by serving as reviewers themselves, embracing this important professional responsibility.

Benefits As Our Reviewer

STAY UPDATED

Getting an early view of the exciting new research happening provides the peer reviewer a role in helping to evaluate and improve this new work.

IMPROVE WRITING

The process of reviewing equip the peer reviewer the skills to appraise critically about the quality of the article and help to improve own's writing.

FREE PUBLICATION

Free publication offered to peer reviewers recognises their contributions, encourages participation, and fostering a collaborative academic community.

NEW CONNECTIONS

Provides opportunity to build new connections for future collaborations. Being a regular reviewer may also be the first step to becoming a member of the journal.

Reviewer's Criteria

Qualified

  • Full member (Associate, Professional and Fellow memberhsip) of our association, or International Association of Counselors and Therapists, or Association of Educational Therapists; or
  • Full member or Registered therapist/ counselor of a reputable professional organisation including British Psychology Society, Singapore Association of Counselling, Singapore Psychological Society; or
  • Hold at least a master’s degree in related allied health field (including speech pathology, occupational therapy, neuroscience, gerentology, geriatric, psychology, counselling).


Expert

  • Published at least three articles as lead author, with at least one article having been published in the last three years.
  • In fields where a reviewer’s expertise is not typically measured by their publication record or if the suggested reviewer’s expertise is demonstrable in ways other than their publication record, please provide an explanation of their suitability.

     

Publication Policies

  • Compliance with publications policies is essential.


Timeliness

  • Return a review within the proposed or mutually agreed time frame. 

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