Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers contributing to Arc Publishers are expected to:
- Conduct reviews in a timely, objective, and constructive manner.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the manuscript and review process.
- Declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline review when such conflicts exist.
- Provide clear, reasoned, and respectful feedback aimed at improving scholarly quality.
- Refrain from using unpublished material for personal or professional advantage.
- Reviewers are expected to complete and submit their review within 14 days of accepting the invitation.
- A reviewer unable to meet the timeframe must notify the Editorial Office promptly to request an extension
- In exceptional circumstances, the editor has the right to grant an extension at the reviewer’s request, provided the reviewer informs the Editorial Office before the original deadline expires.
- Reviewers who fail to submit their review within the dedicated timeline without prior notification shall receive a reminder email from the Editorial Office.
- No response or submission following reminders may be interpreted as an indication of disinterest or inability to complete the review. In such cases, the review assignment may be reassigned to another reviewer to ensure timely processing of the manuscript.
Reviewer Assignment Rules
- Minimum of two independent reviewers per manuscript
- Editors and reviewers must not share current institutional affiliation with authors
- Reviewers must not have recent co-authorship with the authors
Recognition Reviewers receive
- Certificates of service for each completed review
- Annual public acknowledgment on journal’s website
- Professional academic service credit
- Recognition as part of the journal’s international reviewer community
Reviewer roles are voluntary and non-remunerated, in accordance with international academic publishing norms.
Who & How to Apply
Applicants should normally:
- Hold a PhD/Mphil or equivalent qualification
- Have a relevant publication record in reputable journals
- Be affiliated with a recognized academic or research institution
Interested scholars may apply by emailing at: [official journal email]
Please include:
- A brief CV (inclding publication list)
- Areas of expertise
- Institutional affiliation
- ORCID iD (optional)
