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, 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
Gain an early view of exciting new research in the field, while playing a meaningful role in evaluating and improving emerging work before it is published
IMPROVE WRITING
The process of reviewing sharpens your ability to critically appraise the quality of academic writing, which in turn helps to strengthen your own writing and analytical skills
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NEW CONNECTIONS
Peer reviewing provides an opportunity to build new connections and lay the groundwork for future collaborations. Being a regular reviewer may also be the first step towards becoming a member of the editorial board
Reviewer's Criteria
Qualifications
- Hold a relevant professional qualification, academic degree, or demonstrate significant practical experience in educational therapy or a related allied health field, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, counselling, neuroscience, or special education; or
- Be a full member (Associate, Professional, or Fellow) of the Association or a recognised professional organisation, such as the British Psychology Society, Singapore Association of Counselling, or Singapore Psychological Society.
Expert
- Possess demonstrated knowledge and experience in the subject area of the manuscript under review.
- Where expertise is not reflected through a publication record, relevant clinical experience, professional practice, or other demonstrable knowledge may be considered.
Impartiality and Conflict of Interest
- Reviewers must declare any potential conflict of interest with the manuscript, its authors, or the institutions involved prior to accepting a review assignment.
- Reviewers with a conflict of interest are expected to decline the assignment and notify the editor promptly.
Confidentiality
- All manuscript content received for review must be treated as strictly confidential.
- Reviewers must not share, discuss, or disclose any part of the manuscript to any third party without the explicit permission of the editor.
Constructive Feedback
- Reviewers are expected to provide objective, balanced, and constructive feedback that helps authors improve the quality of their work, regardless of the outcome of the review.
Timeliness
- Reviews must be returned within the proposed or mutually agreed timeframe. Reviewers who are unable to meet the deadline should notify the editor as early as possible.
Compliance
- Reviewers must comply with all publication policies of The Asian Educational Therapist, including ethical guidelines governing the peer review process.
