FAQs for Reviewers
Peer reviews are an integral part of the scholarly publishing process and are essential in ensuring the quality and integrity of academic research. This page has compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the peer review process. If you have a question that should be addressed on this page, please contact the editorial office.
Peer Review Process
What Peer Review Model Does Educational Point Use?
The Educational Point uses an anonymous peer-review model. In the anonymous model, the reviewer’s identity is concealed from the authors, but the author’s identity is known to all parties throughout the manuscript. This enables our reviewers to evaluate papers without the possibility of author influence or fear of disadvantage.
How Can My Career As A Peer Reviewer Benefit Me?
Being a peer reviewer for Educational Point offers numerous advantages. Below are listed the three most important ones.
- Increase your knowledge: When a journal selects you as a peer reviewer, you gain access to the most recent research in your field. It is your responsibility to critique the work, verify the citations, and assess the reliability of the research findings. This is a difficult task because, as a reviewer, you must remain current and continuously educate yourself to develop your skills and contribute to advancing your field.
- Become attentive: Peer reviews offer a priceless chance to network with leading researchers in your field. You join a community of scholars who can assist you in enhancing your scholarship, research, writing, and teaching skills.
- Improve your work: By critiquing the work of others, you will gain an understanding of what constitutes a quality manuscript. You will also have the opportunity to discover pertinent research that will assist you in critically analyzing your writing. When you submit your following paper, you will understand what reviewers look for and how to avoid common pitfalls to improve the quality of your research.
Pre-Review Methodology
What Qualifications Am I Required To Have To Become An Editor?
You can become an Educational Point journal reviewer at any point in your career. A Ph.D. is not required to be a reviewer. You do not necessarily need a doctorate in education. Before reviewing the manuscript, ensure you have enough motivation and knowledge to provide helpful feedback to the editors and authors.
How Do I Decide If A Review Should Be Accepted?
If the manuscript falls within your area of expertise, we recommend that you accept the invitation to review it if you have no conflicts of interest and time to complete the review by the journal’s deadline. If this is not the case, the invitation should be declined.
How Do I Become A Peer Reviewer For An Educational Point-Published Journal?
You can apply via email to join our peer review community. Please note that submitting your application does not ensure you will be contacted for a peer review.
How Do Reviewers Get Chosen?
Our editors choose reviewers for each manuscript individually.
When Must I Declare A Conflict Of Interest?
A conflict of interest exists when a reviewer’s private or public interests conflict with their duty to remain impartial. If you agree to review a paper, you must disclose any remaining conflicts of interest in the “Confidential” section of the review form, which the editors will evaluate. Additionally, reviewers must indicate if they have previously discussed the manuscript with the authors.
When reviewers should decline to evaluate a paper:
- Have a current or recent publication or submission with one of the authors.
- Were you recently affiliated with the author or editor who assigned the manuscript?
- Collaboration with, or recent collaboration with, an author close personal relationship with an author.
Peer Review Method
What Is The Deadline For Submitting A Peer Review?
After accepting an invitation to review a manuscript, you have 28 days to submit your report.
Post Peer Review
How Do I Get My Certificate As A Reviewer?
If you need your certificate as a reviewer, the EditorialPark system will provide it to you.
How can I stop receiving invitations to review for an Educational Point journal?
Contact the editor who assigned you manuscripts if you no longer wish to serve as an Educational Point journal reviewer. You can also email the journal's editorial office at editor@educationalpoint.net.