For Reviwers

How to Become a Reviewer

The Journal of Modern Social Thought and Humanities welcomes qualified scholars and researchers to join its pool of peer reviewers. Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality, credibility, and scholarly integrity of the journal.

Eligibility Criteria

Prospective reviewers should:

  • Hold a doctoral degree or be an established researcher in social sciences or humanities
  • Demonstrate academic expertise through publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Have research interests aligned with the journal’s scope
  • Be committed to ethical, objective, and timely peer review

Reviewer Registration Process

Researchers who wish to serve as reviewers must register through the journal’s online submission system.

Steps to Register

  • Visit the reviewer registration page
  • Register via the journal system
  • Complete the registration form with accurate academic and personal details
  • Select the option indicating willingness to review submissions
  • Specify reviewing interests, including fields of expertise and methodologies
  • Submit the form and keep profile information updated

Reviewer Selection

  • Reviewers are selected based on expertise and research interests
  • Invitations are issued based on manuscript relevance and availability
  • Reviewers may accept or decline invitations depending on workload or conflicts of interest

Reviewer Guidelines

1. Reviewer Responsibilities and Ethics

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
  • Evaluate scientific quality, originality, clarity, and relevance
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all manuscripts
  • Avoid using unpublished information for personal benefit
  • Provide respectful and professional comments

2. Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality: Contribution of new knowledge or insights
  • Methodological Rigor: Appropriateness of research design and analysis
  • Relevance: Alignment with journal scope
  • Clarity and Structure: Organization and readability
  • References: Accuracy and relevance of citations

3. Confidentiality Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must not be shared without editorial permission
  • Reviewers must not contact authors directly

4. Conflict of Interest Declaration

Reviewers must decline any manuscript where a conflict of interest exists, including:

  • Institutional affiliation with the authors
  • Recent collaboration
  • Personal or financial relationships affecting impartiality

Recognition of Reviewers

The journal recognizes reviewer contributions by:

  • Providing official reviewer certificates upon request
  • Offering formal acknowledgment (with consent)
  • Supporting academic and professional service records