Freelance Peer Reviewer - Digital Media

Overview

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Digital Media role at Cactus Communications.

You should be able to disclose your full name and affiliations with the publishers.

• Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area.
• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the relevant discipline.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

• Assess the novelty of the manuscript and determine whether it adds new knowledge or insights to the field.
• Evaluate study design and methodology to ensure the research can be accurately reproduced in the future.
• Review the literature to confirm that the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research.
• Analyse results and conclusions to evaluate whether the data support significant findings and conclusions are supported by the data.
• Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommend publication; based on your evaluation, the journal editor will decide whether to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript.