Call for Reviewers

The International Journal of Development Issues (IJDI) is recruiting new reviewers to carry out double-blind peer reviews for the journal.

The International Journal of Development Issues publishes research on important development issues, with a particular focus on development dynamism and a leaning towards inter-disciplinary research.

IJDI welcomes papers that are empirically oriented, but such work should have solid methodological foundations based on realism and pragmatism rather than on idealism. Critical analysis of development issues from both the heterodox viewpoint and the neo-liberalist viewpoint, in orthodox tradition, are equally encouraged.

The journal publishes authoritative, intelligent articles and research of direct relevance to those investigating and/or working within areas closely associated with development processes.

Special consideration is given to research papers that consider development issues from either a socio-economic, political, historical or sociological, anthropological, ecological and technological standpoint.

For more information, please visit the journal’s homepage.

All submitted papers are double-blind peer-reviewed to ensure academic rigour and integrity. For more information on Emerald’s peer review process, visit this page.

Why review for IJDI?

• Reviewing offers an ideal opportunity to exercise your critical thinking skills in a private arena.
• Reviewing for an Emerald journal entitles you to free personal access to up 40 Emerald journal articles (excluding backfiles) for three months following the submission of your review.
• You are establishing yourself as an expert in your field of research by acting on a board of reviewers.
• You can interact with the cutting-edge research in your area, before it has even been published. This is a great opportunity to contribute and shape the fields of economics and finance.
• The high quality of your appraisal will set standards for future reviewers.
• You could be recognised for your efforts in our annual Literati Awards.
• Editors are always keen to hear from researchers ready to take the next step in their publishing career. If you think reviewing might be the right move for you, please click on this link for some helpful tips.

How to apply

If you are interested in becoming a reviewer for the journal, please contact the journal’s Editor, Professor Adam Sulich ([email protected]), and the journal’s Commissioning Editor, Ciara Boardman ([email protected]), providing information about your research interests and specialisms.

Please note that we will not be able to reply to all applicants individually. If your application is successful, we will be in touch.