Becoming a Peer Reviewer

Jack Sparrow Publishers invites you to apply for the role of Reviewer. Peer review and reviewers are at the core of the academic publishing process. Serving as a Reviewer for our journal is a rewarding, respected, and valuable experience, contributing meaningfully to the academic community through expert-guided practices in relevant fields.

Minimum of 2 years of research or professional experience in related areas with a Ph.D. or Master’s degree.
Relevant working experience is preferred.
Applicants should have at least 2 published papers.

You can list your role as a Reviewer for the International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) by Jack Sparrow Publishers on your CV.
This position helps build your professional identity as a recognized expert, potentially increasing invitations for speaking engagements and specialized research opportunities.
Be part of a network that shapes timely academic content aligned with evolving societal needs.
Your insights may influence special issues focused on topics of your interest.
Gain early access to the latest research, positioning you as a leader within your academic community.
Reviewers may enjoy discounts on Article Processing Charges when publishing in journals by Jack Sparrow Publishers.

Purpose: Provide strategic direction, uphold editorial standards, and contribute to journal growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise on editorial policy and scope.
Promote the journal among peers, institutions, and conferences.
Review manuscripts within their expertise promptly.
Recommend high-quality manuscripts, special issues, and guest editors.
Participate in periodic board meetings (online or in person).
Suggest topics or trends for future content.
Act as an ambassador to enhance visibility and citation impact.

Purpose: Oversee the entire editorial process, ensuring timely, fair, and high-quality publications.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage manuscript submissions from initial screening to final decision.
Assign manuscripts to reviewers and track review progress.
Ensure reviews are constructive, unbiased, and confidential.
Communicate editorial decisions to authors.
Coordinate with the publisher on production schedules.
Maintain ethical publication standards (COPE guidelines, plagiarism checks, conflict of interest policies).
Monitor journal metrics (impact factor, citations, readership).
Mentor Associate Editors and Editorial Board Members.

Purpose: Curate and manage a themed issue that addresses a specific emerging topic.
Key Responsibilities:
Propose the special issue theme, scope, and expected outcomes.
Prepare a call for papers (CFP) and circulate through networks and channels.
Manage manuscript submissions for the special issue in collaboration with the journal’s editorial office.
Invite high-quality contributions from recognized experts.
Ensure all manuscripts undergo peer review according to journal policy.
Write or coordinate the **Editorial Introduction** to the special issue.
Deliver all content to the publisher within the agreed timeline.

Orientation & Appointment – Receive appointment letter, scope, and annual goals.
Active Participation – Review assigned manuscripts promptly (typically within 2–3 weeks).
Contribution to Strategy – Attend board meetings and contribute to policy discussions.
Promotion – Actively promote journal content and CFPs.
Annual Review – Performance evaluation for possible reappointment.

Manuscript Screening – Check submission against scope, formatting, and ethical standards.
Reviewer Assignment – Select 2–3 qualified reviewers per manuscript.
Review Management – Track review progress, send reminders, mediate reviewer conflicts.
Decision-Making – Accept, reject, or request revisions based on reviewer feedback and editorial judgment.
Production Coordination – Work with copyeditors, typesetters, and proofreaders.
Final Approval – Authorize content for publication.
Post-Publication Monitoring – Track impact, citations, and reader engagement.

Proposal Submission – Theme, scope, list of potential contributors, and timelines submitted for approval.
Call for Papers (CFP) – Draft and circulate CFP in collaboration with the journal.
Submission Management – Monitor manuscripts through submission portal.
Peer Review Coordination – Assign reviewers and ensure fair, timely reviews.
Revision Oversight – Ensure all changes meet quality standards.
Special Issue Introduction – Draft the editorial introduction summarizing the theme.
Delivery to Publisher – Submit final, approved content by deadline.
Post-Issue Promotion – Share and promote special issue via networks.

Confidentiality: All manuscript details must remain confidential.
Conflict of Interest: Disclose any relationships with authors or reviewers.
Fairness: Make decisions solely on academic merit.
Plagiarism Prevention: Use plagiarism detection tools before acceptance.
Timeliness: Meet all review and editorial deadlines.

All editorial roles report to the Editor-in-Chief or Publishing Director.
Regular status updates must be provided to the editorial office.
Urgent issues (ethical breaches, author disputes) must be escalated immediately.

Editorial Board Members: Typically serve 2–3 years, renewable upon performance review.
Editors:Appointment period as per contract (commonly 3–5 years).
Special Issue Editors: Serve for the duration of the issue’s preparation and publication.