Freelance Peer Reviewer - Special Education

Cactus Communications; Bengaluru; Remote; INR 250,000 - 500,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading communication firm in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Freelance Peer Reviewer - Special Education to conduct peer reviews for academic journals. The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate degree and has two recent publications. Responsibilities include assessing manuscripts, providing feedback, and adherence to ethical research standards. This entry-level contract position is integral for contributing to scholarly communication.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a relevant subject area required.
• At least two publications in the last two years.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking and clear feedback.
• Proven writing skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality and objectivity; prior peer review experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess originality of the manuscript.
• Evaluate study design and methodology.
• Check incorporation of up-to-date research.
• Evaluate presentation of results and conclusions.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve manuscripts.
• Recommend publication decisions to the editor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Time management

Familiarity with peer review processes

Familiar with manuscript submission

Education

Doctorate (PhD/MD)

Two publications in last two years

Tools

Online manuscript submission systems

Job description

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Special Education

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We are currently looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers who can perform peer reviews for journals and publishers.

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

WHAT YOU NEED to Have:

• 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assess Novelty: Assess whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge or insights to the field of study.
• Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Assess whether the study design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described to ensure that the research can be accurately reproduced in the future.
• Literature Review: Check whether the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research in the field.
• Analyse Results and Conclusions: Evaluates whether the results are presented clearly and appropriately, and whether the conclusions are supported by the data and significant to the field.
• Providing Constructive Feedback: 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 the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider, Research, and Writing/Editing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Writing and Editing

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