If you are interested in reviewing manuscripts for Stigma and Health, 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 stigma and health conditions are encouraged to become reviewers for this prestigious journal.
The editor is particularly interested in encouraging members of underrepresented groups to participate more in this process.
If you are interested in reviewing manuscripts, please email APA Journalsopens 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 Stigma and Health 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 Stigma and Health 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.