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Introduction
The "Reviewer 2" phenomenon has become emblematic of condescending and unconstructive peer review practices, disproportionately affecting marginalized groups such as women of color, non-binary individuals, and non-native English-speaking academics. These attitudes perpetuate hierarchical norms, positioning reviewers as gatekeepers and authors as inferior, particularly in non-Anglo-American contexts. This special issue will examine the broader structural implications of the "Reviewer 2" attitude, emphasizing how it reinforces inequalities in knowledge production and academic publishing. Integrating feminist, queer, and decolonial perspectives, the issue aims to deconstruct these biases and offer practical strategies to foster more inclusive dialogues. Additionally, the issue will explore the impact of linguistic hegemony, where English marginalizes scholars from non-Anglophone contexts, seeking to encourage diverse and fairer peer review practices.
List of topic areas
- Power and Gatekeeping in Peer Review
- Linguistic Hegemony in Academic Publishing
- Gender and Racial Bias in Reviewer Attitudes
- Decolonizing Peer Review
- Affective and Care-Based Models in Peer Review
Submissions Information
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Author guidelines must be strictly followed. Please see: journal’s author guidelines hyperlink
Authors should select (from the drop-down menu) the special issue title at the appropriate step in the submission process, i.e. in response to "Please select the issue you are submitting to".
Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else, while under review for this journal.
Key deadlines
Opening date for manuscripts submissions: 1st October, 2024
Closing date for manuscripts submission: 1st March, 2025
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