Become a Reviewer

Become a Reviewer

Who Can Become a Reviewer?

The primary requirement for becoming a reviewer is a profound expertise in your respective research field, coupled with the ability to provide thorough, objective, and constructive evaluations of manuscripts. Moreover, we outline distinct qualifications and requirements that potential applicants are anticipated to fulfill.

Our qualifications and requirements for a potential reviewer are as follows:

 

·         A minimum of 3 years research or professional experience in the relevant field of the applied journal.
 

·         A minimum of 3 publications on the same topic as the applied journal.
 

·         Priority will be given to applicants who hold doctoral degrees.
 

·         Preference will be given to those with relevant reviewing experience.

How to Become a Reviewer?

Engaging in the peer review process not only significantly contributes to the scientific community but also brings considerable benefits for your own research and career development. We always appreciate and welcome professionals who are interested in becoming part of our dedicated reviewer team.

If you are interested, you could join by following the procedures outlined below.

 

Step 1: If you don't have an English CV, you can download the provided CV template for reference.

Download CV Template 
 

Step 2: If you haven't registered yet, please create an account by visiting: 

 https://rjes.iq/index.php/rjes/user/register
 

Step 3: After registering, log in using your username and password:  https://rjes.iq/index.php/rjes/login  
 

Step 4: Click on "Become a Reviewer" under the "Join" section.

Requirements and Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play an indispensable role at RJES, as they bear significant responsibility for upholding the integrity of scholarly content. Reviewers are expected to provide a fair, objective, and timely evaluation of manuscripts.

Reviewers for RJES should meet the following criteria:

 

·         No conflicts of interest with any of the authors or the research being reviewed.
 

·         Not affiliated with the same institution as the authors.
 

·         Have no co-authored publications with the authors within the past three years.
 

·         Have substantial academic or professional expertise in the field of the submitted paper.

Reviewers for RJES are expected to:

 

·         Assess the scientific quality of the manuscript with their expert knowledge.
 

·         Prepare comprehensive and detailed review reports, and remain responsive throughout the peer review process.
 

·         Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, avoiding personal, financial, or intellectual biases, focusing solely on the research quality and written presentation of the manuscript.
 

·         Refrain from contacting the authors directly without RJES permission.
 

·         Suggest citations of the reviewer’s work only when they contribute to the manuscript's academic or technological relevance, not merely to increase citation count or enhance the visibility of the reviewer's work.
 

·         Reviewers are asked to maintain their affiliation updated on their reviewer account to allow editors to identify potential conflicts of interest promptly.
 

·         Complete the review process by providing the review reports within 10-15 days. If unable to adhere to this timeline or an extension is needed, please promptly communicate with the editorial team.
  • We understand our reviewers are often engaged in multiple responsibilities, so if you are unable to accept an invitation to review or face any issues after acceptance, please notify us promptly. Recommending an alternative reviewer in such instances is greatly appreciated.

 

 

Benefits for Reviewers

Scholars will be entitled to the following benefits when working with RJES as reviewers.

Benefits for Serving as Reviewers:

 

Enhance your professional reputation through peer review involvement.
 

Access cutting-edge research and expand your academic network.
 

Receive a personalized reviewer certificate for your contribution.
 

Enjoy exclusive offers on Article Processing Charges when publishing with RJES.

 

What is Peer Review?

Peer review is a fundamental component of scholarly publishing and a process that ensures the validity and quality of scientific literature. It involves the evaluation of research work by experts (peers) in the relevant field, aiming to assess its rigor, coherence, and contribution to existing knowledge.