Call for Editorial Board Members and Peer Reviewers

2026-03-17
Call for Editorial Board Members and Peer Reviewers

The Journal of Critical Social Sciences and Review (JCSSR) is currently seeking dedicated scholars, experienced researchers, and subject matter experts to join the editorial team and reviewer network. As a newly established quarterly, open-access journal, JCSSR is committed to fostering a rigorous and inclusive space for critical social science discourse.

The Opportunity

Joining the JCSSR team is an opportunity to shape the direction of a modern, interdisciplinary publication. Editorial board members and reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the journal’s academic standards, ensuring the integrity of the peer-review process, and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the social sciences.

Areas of Expertise

Applications are welcome from individuals with expertise in the following fields:

  • Core Social Sciences: Education, Public Administration, Political Science, Psychology, and Social Work.

  • Applied Fields: Business Administration, Disaster Management, and Community Development.

  • Interdisciplinary Tech-Social Studies: AI Ethics, Blockchain Sociology, and the Social Impact of Technology.

Roles and Responsibilities Editorial Board Members

  • Provide strategic guidance on the journal’s scope and direction.

  • Act as ambassadors for the journal within the global academic community.

  • Oversee the review process for specific thematic areas.

  • Contribute to final editorial decisions on high-impact manuscripts.

Peer Reviewers

  • Conduct objective, double-blind evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

  • Assess methodological soundness, originality, and ethical compliance.

  • Provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

  • Ensure timely completion of reviews to maintain the journal's publication schedule.

Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field (Masters degree holders with significant research/publication records may be considered for reviewer roles).

  • A proven track record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.

  • Prior experience in editing or peer-reviewing is highly preferred.

  • A commitment to academic integrity and the ethical standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a brief Letter of Intent to the Editorial Office at editor@jcssrph.com. Please indicate in the subject line whether the application is for an "Editorial Board Member" or "Peer Reviewer" position.