Call for Reviewers

This is a call for reviewers to nominate themselves or others to participate in the peer review process for International Journal of Lean Six Sigma (IJLSS). The journal bridges the gap between the theory and practice of Lean and Six Sigma and publishes the latest trends and research developments in both fields.

About the journal

Launched in 2010, IJLSS publishes original, empirical and review papers, case studies and theoretical frameworks or models related to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. High quality submissions are sought from academics, researchers, practitioners and leading management consultants from around the world. Research, case studies and examples can be cited from manufacturing, service and public sectors. This includes manufacturing, health, financial services, local government, education, professional services, IT Services, transport, etc.

Reviewers: the role and benefits

The journal values diverse perspectives from the field and reviewers who provide critical, constructive, and respectful feedback to authors. Reviewers come from a variety of organizations, careers, and backgrounds from around the world.

The reviewers should have knowledge and experience in these nominated or related areas. Reviewers can have academic qualifications, but at the same time experienced practitioners are warmly sought and welcomed. The expectation of the reviews is to assist authors in improving their papers, allowing the community to learn and be challenged.

Being a reviewer can improve career prospects by understanding the profession a little more by being able to analyse trends and ideas globally, and by raising their profile internationally amongst the profession’s leaders.

Our vision is to give voice to professionals in the subject area who contribute unique and diverse scholarly perspectives to the field.

Why review?

Whether this is your first time reviewing or you are a seasoned professional, below are some reasons why you should say yes next time an editor asks you to review:

• Reviewing establishes you as an expert in your field of research – it’s a great way to enhance your academic or professional reputation.
• You get the opportunity to read cutting-edge research before it has even been published.
• Reviewing offers an ideal opportunity to exercise your critical thinking skills in a private arena.
• You can return the favour – you are very likely a published author which means others have found the time to review your papers, now you can repay the courtesy.
• Building a relationship with a journal editorial team increases your chances of being invited to join an Editorial Advisory or Review Board.
• Reviewing for an Emerald journal entitles you to free personal access to up 40 Emerald journal articles (excluding backfiles). This access is valid for a 90 day period from when you receive your access notification.
• You could be recognised for your efforts; each year editors are asked to nominate outstanding reviewers for our Literati Awards.

For more information on the reviewer role, please visit https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/our-services/reviewers.

Applications

To apply for the reviewer role, please contact the journal’s Editor, Professor Jiju Antony ([email protected]) or the journal’s Commissiong Editor, Jessica Sturges ([email protected]) with a brief personal statement summarising your area of expertise.