Reviewer Registration

Becoming a reviewer for the Journal of Hypermedia & Technology-Enhanced Learning (J-HyTEL) involves significant responsibilities and offers valuable opportunities to contribute to the academic community. Reviewers play a critical role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and validity of submitted manuscripts.

Reviewer Qualifications

To qualify as a reviewer for J-HyTEL, you are expected to:

• Hold a higher academic degree (Ph.D. or equivalent)
• Be actively engaged in research related to educational technologies, ICT, computer science applications, or related fields
• Have prior experience with the peer review process, both as an author and a reviewer

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to review requests (accepting or declining papers) within 1 weeks of receiving the invitation.
• Completing the review within 2-3 weeks from acceptance of the review request. If you anticipate any delays, please notify the editorial team as early as possible to arrange alternatives.
• Conducting reviews with objectivity and impartiality, ensuring evaluations are based on sound academic principles and are free of bias.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all manuscript content and ensuring that the reviewed information is not used for personal gain, in alignment with COPE guidelines. For more information on ethical guidelines for reviewers, please visit the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) website.

Conflict of Interest

All potential reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest when accepting or declining a review request. J-HyTEL adheres strictly to the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to maintain fairness and integrity throughout the review process. More information can be found on the COPE website.

Applying to Become a Reviewer

We welcome applications from qualified individuals interested in joining our reviewer community. To apply, please contact the Editor-in-Chief, providing the following details in the body of your email:

• J-HyTEL Username (if already registered)
• Degree (highest relevant qualification)
• Current Position (title, organization)
• Scopus ID (link to Scopus profile)

Please include CV files or any additional information in the form of website links if they are relevant. The Editor-in-Chief may request further details if necessary to verify qualifications or expertise.

For additional information regarding reviewer roles and expectations, please refer to our Reviewer Guidelines.