If you are interested in reviewing manuscripts for Practice Innovations, the editor and associate editors would like to invite your participation.
Manuscript reviewers are vital to the publication process. As a reviewer, you would gain valuable experience in publishing. Individuals with expertise in current and evolving standards, practices, and methods in professional mental health practice are encouraged to become reviewers for this prestigious journal.
The editor particularly welcomes members of underrepresented groups to participate as a reviewer.
If you are interested in reviewing manuscripts for this journal, please email the Editor, Dr. Jeff Zimmermanopens in new window.
Please note the following important points:
- To be selected as a reviewer, you must have published articles in peer-reviewed journals. The experience of publishing provides a reviewer with the basis for preparing a thorough, objective review.
- To be selected, it is critical to be a regular reader of Practice Innovations and related journals. Current knowledge of recently published research provides a reviewer with the knowledge base to evaluate a new submission within the context of existing research.
- To select the appropriate reviewers for each manuscript, the editor needs detailed information. Please include with your letter your vita. In the letter, please identify your interest in Practice Innovations and describe your area of expertise. Be as specific as possible. For example, “social psychology” is not sufficient—you would need to specify “social cognition” or “attitude change” as well.
- Reviewing a manuscript takes time (1–4 hours per manuscript reviewed). If you are selected to review a manuscript, be prepared to invest the necessary time to evaluate the manuscript thoroughly.
- If you are invited to serve as a reviewer, you will be asked to complete a profile identifying your areas of expertise in the journal’s manuscript submission portal.