Become a Reviewer

Guidance for Aspiring Peer Reviewers

Getting Started as a Reviewer
Editors are always keen to engage researchers who are ready to contribute to the academic community through peer review. If you're considering becoming a reviewer, the following tips may help you get started:
• Update Your UJISBA's ojs Profile: If you have a UJISBA's ojs account, make sure to complete the “Area of Expertise” section accurately. Editors often use these keywords to identify suitable reviewers, even if your account is primarily registered for manuscript submission.
• Select a Relevant Journal: Ensure that UJISBA's aims and scope align closely with your field of research. This increases the likelihood of receiving review invitations that are both relevant and within your area of competence.
• Reach Out to Editor: Once you’ve identified this journal, contact the editor directly, expressing your interest in serving as a reviewer. Be sure to include a brief resume or CV highlighting your academic qualifications and research experience.
• Seek Mentorship: Consider asking a senior colleague to mentor you through your first peer review experience. They can provide practical advice, help you interpret review expectations, and guide you in delivering balanced, constructive feedback.

Why Become a Reviewer?
Whether you’re just starting or have prior experience, here are several reasons to embrace the role of a peer reviewer:
• Establish Academic Credibility: Serving as a reviewer enhances your visibility and positions you as an expert in your research field.
• Access to Cutting-Edge Research: Reviewing allows you to engage with the latest research findings before they are published, keeping you at the forefront of academic developments.
• Sharpen Critical Thinking Skills: The peer review process challenges you to assess methodology, argumentation, and scholarly contribution critically and objectively.
• Contribute to the Scholarly Community: If you've published your own research, peer reviewing is a way to give back by supporting the work of fellow scholars.
• Build Editorial Relationships: Active and consistent reviewers are often considered for Editorial Advisory Boards or Review Panels, further expanding their academic involvement.
• Gain Recognition: Outstanding reviewers may be nominated for awards, such as the Literati Awards, in recognition of their valuable contributions.

Interested in Reviewing for UJISBA?
If you would like to join the reviewer community for the UrNammu Journal of Information Systems and Business Analytics (UJISBA), please reach out to the journal’s editorial team. Contact details are available on the Editorial Team page of our website.