Reviewer Registration

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Reviewer Registration

Serving as a reviewer for the Journal of Hypermedia & Technology-Enhanced Learning is a scholarly responsibility and an opportunity to strengthen research in technology-enhanced learning, educational technology, hypermedia and multimedia learning, digital interaction, and computer science applications.

Reviewer Applications By Application Applications are assessed against verified expertise, qualifications, editorial needs, independence, and the journal’s aims and scope. Registration does not guarantee appointment.
Scholarly Contribution

Why Become a Reviewer?

Reviewers help the journal evaluate originality, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, clarity, and contribution. Their expert assessment supports fair editorial decisions and strengthens the quality of the academic record.

Eligibility

Reviewer Qualifications

Applicants are expected to demonstrate appropriate academic credentials, active research engagement, and commitment to ethical peer review.

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Relevant Scholarly Expertise

Normally hold a PhD or equivalent research degree, or demonstrate an established record of independent scholarly or specialised professional expertise relevant to the journal’s aims and scope.

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Active Research Profile

Be actively engaged in independent research, publication, or scholarly practice related to educational technology and technology-enhanced learning; media technology, hypermedia, multimedia, or digital interaction; human-centred computer science applications and information systems; or a closely relevant methodology.

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Alignment with the Journal

Support the journal's vision and demonstrate expertise relevant to the manuscript topics commonly submitted to J-HyTEL.

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Ethical Commitment

Be willing to uphold impartiality, confidentiality, professional respect, and high editorial standards throughout the review process.

Reviewer Commitment

Core Responsibilities

Reviewers must provide independent, timely, confidential, and evidence-based assessments. Accepting a review invitation means accepting responsibility for both the quality and timeliness of the report.

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Respond Promptly Accept or decline a review invitation within one week.
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Complete the Review Submit a careful review within two to three weeks.
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Remain Objective Assess the manuscript on academic merit rather than personal preference.
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Protect Confidentiality Do not share, use, or disclose unpublished manuscript content.
Time Commitment

Expected Review Timeline

Reviewers should notify the editorial team as early as possible when an accepted deadline cannot be met.

01 Invitation Response Within 1 Week

Accept or decline the assignment promptly.

02 Review Completion Within 2–3 Weeks

Submit a complete, constructive, and evidence-based report.

03 Possible Delay Notify the Editor

Request an extension or allow a replacement reviewer to be appointed.

Impartiality Safeguard

Conflict of Interest

Potential reviewers must disclose any relationship or interest that could influence, or reasonably appear to influence, their judgement. A reviewer who cannot provide an impartial evaluation should decline or withdraw from the assignment.

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Personal Relationships

Close personal relationships, disputes, or circumstances that could affect professional judgement.

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Professional Relationships

Recent collaboration, supervision, employment, institutional links, or direct academic competition.

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Financial Interests

Financial relationships, commercial interests, or other material benefits connected to the manuscript or its outcome.

Application Procedure

Applying to Become a Reviewer

Submit a concise application to the Editor-in-Chief through the journal's official contact channel.

Include the Following Information
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Username Provide your OJS username when already registered.
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Highest Relevant Qualification State the degree, discipline, institution, and field of expertise.
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Current Position Include your title, affiliation, department, and organisation.
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Researcher Identifiers & Profiles Provide ORCID, Scopus Author ID, Web of Science Researcher Profile, Google Scholar, institutional profile, or another reliable scholarly profile where available.
Supporting Material
01 Curriculum Vitae

Attach an up-to-date academic or professional CV.

02 Research Evidence

Include publication links, researcher profiles, personal websites, or other evidence of relevant expertise.

Application Review

What Happens After Applying?

01Application Received The editorial office records the applicant's details.
02Expertise Verified Qualifications, research profile, and subject expertise are reviewed.
03Editorial Consideration The application is assessed against reviewer needs and journal scope.
04Reviewer Database Approved applicants may be added to the journal's reviewer pool.