BECOME A REVIEWER

 In order to be considered as a reviewer for manuscripts submitted to the JSPS please submit your request via email to reviewers@jspsciences.org   Your message should include a list of publications, areas of expertise and academic qualifications. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVIEWERS

The JSPS values the important role played by referees in maintaining the scientific integrity of the Journal. We are ever so thankful to all reviewers who up to this date made a significant contribution towards helping our editors in the process of judging manuscript's suitability for publication. If you have been asked to serve as a referee for this journal please consider the following guidelines:

• As a reviewer you should attempt to be impartial when evaluating a manuscript

• Peer-reviewers must also consider any potential conflicts of interest that could bias their opinion of a given manuscript

• All reviewers are expected to spend the appropriate amount of time required for review of manuscripts

• Manuscripts should be reviewed according to policies and time frames established by the JSPS

• Reviewers should not hesitate in disclosing conflict of interests, financial or otherwise, relating to any particular manuscript

 

PEER-REVIEWERS SELECTION PROCESS

As part of the selection process, reviewers are required to disclose to the editors any current or former affiliation with any organization having a personal or financial interest in the subject matter discussed in submitted manuscripts.

 PEER-REVIEW PROCESS

The Journal of Social and Psychological Sciences values the importance of securing both confidentiality and scientific integrity of the peer-review process. All papers undergo a rigorous peer review process through an initial editorial screening and submission to anonymous refereeing by three independent referees.

 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Under no circumstances authors should attempt to communicate directly with associate editors or peer-reviewers.

• If a reviewer suspects plagiarism or fraudulent results from a particular manuscript, he or she should be report such incident promptly to the editor.

• Should reviewers find themselves in a conflict of interest situation, they must report their inability to complete the paper to a member of the Editorial Board.

DEADLINES

Referees are generally given a period of two to four weeks to provide feedback regarding submitted manuscripts. This deadline can be extended to a six weeks under exceptional circumstances.  Upon completion, Referee's Feedback Form should be submitted via email to referees@jspsciences.org 

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