Fengkai Group Co., Limited
PHD Peer Review Need– Social Psychology
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Peer Reviewer (Academic Journals) – Part-Time, Remote
About the Role This is a long-term, stable part-time role supporting remote work. Responsibilities involve rigorously assessing submitted manuscripts for a leading academic journal. Ideal for researchers with a strong publication record and expertise in peer review.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Doctorate (PhD) or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant subject area
- Published at least 5 papers in SCI/SSCI journals within the past 3 years
- Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles in the discipline
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong written communication with a proven ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback
- Time management – ability to adhere to deadlines
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity
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Desirable:
- Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals
- Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems (e.g., Manuscript Central, ScholarOne)
Key Responsibilities
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Assess Novelty: Evaluate if the manuscript presents original insights or new knowledge to the field.
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Review Study Design: Ensure the study design and methodology are:
- Appropriate for the research question
- Comprehensive and clearly documented to support reproducibility
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Literature Review: Verify that the manuscript thoroughly references and critiques current, relevant research in the field.
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Analyse Results and Conclusions:
- Confirm results are presented clearly and objectively
- Assess whether conclusions align with the data and hold significance for the discipline
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Provide Constructive Feedback:
- Suggest actionable improvements
- flag flaws, gaps, or ethical concerns
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Support Editorial Decisions:
- Recommend whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected (editorary decision follows your evaluation)
Note: Applications must reflect recruitment requirements accurately. Only complete forms will be considered. Thank you.
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