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Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research

ISSN: 2278-1811 Frequency: Quarterly Peer Review: Double-blind Published since: 2012 Language: English
A publication of AMCPL
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New Delhi, India
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Reviewer Programme Overview

Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research invites qualified researchers and academics to join its reviewer panel. Peer reviewers play a vital role in upholding the quality, rigour, and integrity of scholarly publishing. As a reviewer for Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research, you contribute directly to the advancement of economics research in India and beyond.

All peer review is conducted on a double-blind basis in accordance with COPE's Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers (publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines).

COPE Guidelines Double-Blind Review

Eligibility Criteria

  • Hold a Ph.D. from a recognised university.
  • Have a minimum of five publications in journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC, or the UGC-CARE List.
  • Demonstrate research expertise in one or more areas covered by the scope of Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research.
  • Be willing to make a regular, sustained commitment to manuscript review.
  • Accept and abide by COPE's Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.

Benefits of Reviewing

  • Deepen expertise and gain valuable experience in scholarly publishing.
  • Connect with leading researchers and expand your professional network.
  • Advance access to emerging research in economics before publication.
  • Recognition as a reviewer for a COPE-member economics journal.
  • Contribute to the integrity and advancement of economics scholarship in India and beyond.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Objectivity

Conduct reviews objectively and without personal bias. Critique the work, not the author. Support all evaluative comments with reasoned arguments and evidence from the manuscript.

Confidentiality

Treat all manuscripts as strictly confidential. Do not share, discuss, or use the content of a manuscript under review without prior authorisation from the Editor-in-Chief.

Promptness

Complete reviews within the timeframe communicated at the point of assignment. If you are unable to review a manuscript, notify the Editorial Office promptly so that an alternative reviewer can be assigned without delay.

Conflict of Interest

Declare any potential conflict of interest — including competitive, collaborative, or personal relationships with the authors — before accepting a review assignment, and recuse yourself where necessary.

Constructive Feedback

Provide actionable, specific, and constructive feedback that assists authors in improving their manuscript, regardless of the final recommendation.

Source Acknowledgement

Identify any relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors, and bring any concerns regarding plagiarism or duplicate publication to the attention of the Editor-in-Chief.

How to Apply

Reviewer applications are assessed by the editorial team on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Editorial Office with an invitation to register as a reviewer on the Editorial Scholar portal, through which all review assignments and correspondence are managed.

To apply, please email your academic profile to the Editorial Office at [email protected] with the subject line "Application: Reviewer — Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research".

Please include the following in your application:

  • Full name, academic title, and institutional affiliation
  • Institutional email address
  • Area(s) of expertise relevant to economics research
  • Details of five or more publications in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC, or UGC-CARE-listed journals — title, journal name, and year of publication

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