Become a Riviewer

Thank you for your interest in serving the scholarly community. JSH welcomes qualified colleagues to join our international board of reviewers and editors. Please review the criteria below and submit your expression of interest via the official form.

Apply via: International Editor and Reviewer Form

1) Who Should Apply

Academic or professional expertise in one or more JSH domains (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, History, Philosophy, Literature, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Education).
Track record: recent peer-reviewed publications, completed reviews, or relevant professional experience.
Commitment to ethics: COPE-aligned practices, absence of conflicts of interest, and strict confidentiality.
Language: strong academic English; additional languages are a plus.

2) Roles at a Glance

Editors vs. Reviewers — Responsibilities
Role	Key Responsibilities	Time Commitment (typical)
Reviewer	Provide double-blind, constructive, and timely reports; assess originality, rigor, clarity, and contribution; offer actionable recommendations.	~2–4 reviews/year; ~2–4 weeks per review cycle
Editor / Associate Editor	Desk evaluation; select and invite reviewers; synthesize reports; communicate decisions; ensure ethics and scope fit.	Variable by volume; ~2–6 manuscripts/quarter

3) Selection Criteria

Subject-area alignment and methodological breadth.
Evidence of scholarly productivity and/or professional practice.
Prior reviewing experience (helpful but not mandatory for early-career scholars).
Diversity and balance across regions, institutions, and specialties.

4) What We Expect

Timeliness: accept/decline invitations promptly; deliver reviews within the agreed timeline.
Quality & fairness: specific, courteous, and evidence-based comments that help authors improve.
Confidentiality: no sharing or reuse of manuscript content; strictly double-blind.
COI disclosure: declare any conflicts; recuse when necessary.

5) Benefits

Editorial acknowledgment on the journal website (where applicable).
Opportunity to help shape the field and strengthen research quality.
Consideration for elevated editorial roles based on performance.

6) How to Apply

Please complete the application form with your areas of expertise, ORCID/Scopus/Google Scholar profile links, recent publications, and a brief statement of interest:

Form: International Editor and Reviewer

7) Data Use & Privacy

Information submitted via the form is used solely for editorial recruitment and reviewer assignment within JSH. We do not disclose personal data to third parties except as required to manage the peer-review process on the journal platform.