PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

 

e-ISSN 2231-8534
ISSN 0128-7702

HOW TO BE A REVIEWER OF PERTANIKA?

 

Reviewers play an essential part in science and in scholarly publishing. Scientists and scholars have relied upon peer review to validate research, engage other specialists in the support of submitted work, and increase networking possibilities within specific specialist communities.

 

Although in recent years the peer review process has attracted some criticism, it remains the only widely accepted method for research validation and a cornerstone of the scientific publishing process. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities like most scientific journals, relies on effective peer review processes to uphold not only the quality and validity of individual articles, but also the overall integrity of the journal.

 

Pertanika expects its reviewers to have experience in publishing especially in Scopus index publication.

To be a reviewer of Pertanika, simply download the Reviewer's Application Form, complete it, and send it to the Chief Executive Editor via email. You will be informed of the outcome of your application within 2 weeks of your submission.

 

 

Please submit the 'Reviewer's Application Form' and your CV to the Chief Executive Editor via email to executive_editor.pertanika@upm.edu.my.

 

Reviewer should read the “Manuscript Reviewing Guide” below before evaluating the manuscripts using the ScholarOneTM Online Submission system.

 

Manuscript Reviewing Guide

 

This guide contains the following items:

  1. Pertanika review process
  2. Reviewer's guidelines for article evaluation