To help your editorial team and new reviewers maintain consistent quality, here is the Peer Reviewer Training Guide. This is a great resource to send to your newly recruited board members to align them with ARJST standards.
🎓 ARJST Peer Reviewer Training Guide
Welcome to the Academic Research Journal of Science and Technology reviewer pool. Your role is critical in maintaining the scholarly integrity of Science and Technology Studies (STS).
1. The ARJST Review Philosophy
We believe in constructive criticism. Our goal is not just to “gatekeep,” but to help authors improve their work.
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Be Professional: Avoid personal comments. Focus on the data, methodology, and logic.
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Be Specific: Instead of saying “the writing is poor,” point out specific sections that lack clarity.
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Be Timely: If you cannot complete a review within 3 weeks, please notify the editor immediately so we can reassign it.
2. The Review Workflow
3. Critical Evaluation Criteria
When reviewing for ARJST, please evaluate the following:
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Originality: Does the paper provide a new perspective or new data in the field of STS?
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Methodological Rigor: Are the methods (sociological, historical, or philosophical) applied correctly?
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APA Compliance: Are citations and references consistent with APA 7th Edition?
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Ethics: Are there any signs of plagiarism or undisclosed conflicts of interest?
📊 Web Analytics & Impact Tracking
Once your journal is live, you need to track its success. Use this guide to set up your “Journal Dashboard.”