Journal of Applied Nonlinear Dynamics
Reviewer Selection Guideline for Journal Reviewing Process
From the journal bylaws, reviewers for submitted manuscript of Journal of Applied
Non-linear Dynamics are selected by the journal Editors and Publications. General
guidelines for selection are:
- Potential reviewer must be nominated by the established scientists (or advisory board
members) in the corresponding fields. Nominated reviewers must be approved by the
editor of the Journal.
- Potential reviewers should be very good at the corresponding areas or fields. S/he
should have a profound understanding of materials for reviewing, and s/he must be
actively involved in research/teaching within the past two (2) years when nominated.
- Nominated Reviewer must demonstrate individual expertise in the field related to
that Journal and Publication, with minimum requirement of
- A related Doctoral Level Degree with at least two years of research experience in
the related field.
- S/he must be familiar with current development of respective scientific fields.
- Nominated Reviewer must present evidence to show his/her outstanding status in re-spective
research field. Acceptable evidence includes:
- At least two recent publications in internationally circulated Journals or Periodi-cals
that are leading publications in the related scientific field;
- A reference letter from independent personnel with plausible credentials, includ-ing
but not limited to: tenured professors of university in United States; scientists
from Research and Development departments of industry research; research per-sonnel
from government agencies and laboratories; and other accredited institu-tions of
such nature.
- Prior review experiences for other journals, periodicals and conferences held by
accredited professional associations or societies.
Final decision of selection is the responsibility of Chief-in-Editor for the journal.
Criteria provided in this guideline only serves as minimal requirement for the selection
of a re-viewer. Chief-in-Editor for the Journal of Applied Nonlinear Dynamics should
consider other facts regarding its particular field and nominated reviewer in deciding
whether to accept the nomination or not.