For Reviewers

GAERPSY Publishing values the essential contribution of peer reviewers to the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing. We invite qualified researchers and academics to join our reviewer community.

  1. Why review for GAERPSY?
  • Contribute to scholarship: Help maintain the quality and integrity of published research in your field.
  • Stay current: Gain early access to the latest research developments in your area of expertise.
  • Professional recognition: Receive a Reviewer Certificate acknowledging your contribution to the journal.
  • Shape the field: Provide constructive feedback that helps authors improve their work and advance their discipline.
  1. Review process

All GAERPSY journals employ a double-blind peer-review process. When invited to review:

  1. You will receive an invitation with the manuscript title and abstract.
  2. Confirm your availability and declare any conflicts of interest.
  3. Access the full manuscript through the OJS reviewer portal.
  4. Complete your review using the journal's peer review form.
  5. Submit your recommendation and comments within the agreed timeframe.
  1. Review criteria

Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Relevance to the journal's scope and aims
  • Originality and significance of contribution
  • Methodological soundness and rigour
  • Clarity, coherence, and quality of writing
  • Adequacy of literature review
  • Validity of results and conclusions
  • Compliance with ethical standards
  1. Scoring system

Reviewers score manuscripts on a four-point scale: Excellent (5), Good (4), Moderate (3), Weak (2), and Poor (1). A manuscript with an average score below 4 may be recommended for rejection.

  1. Ethical responsibilities
  • Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.
  • Provide objective, constructive feedback without personal bias.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest and decline the review if necessary.
  • Do not use information from reviewed manuscripts for personal advantage.
  • Do not use AI tools to process or analyse manuscripts under review.
  1. Become a reviewer

If you are interested in joining our reviewer community, please register on the relevant journal's OJS platform or contact us at Publisher@gaerpsy.com with your CV, areas of expertise, and preferred journal(s).