Call for Early Career Reviewers

Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing

Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing (JGOSS) invites applications for its Early Career Reviewer Board. This initiative is designed to engage promising early career scholars in the editorial activities of the journal, support their development as reviewers and future editorial leaders, and strengthen JGOSS' international pool of qualified reviewers.

The Early Career Reviewer Board will provide an opportunity for emerging scholars to contribute to the journal’s peer-review process, increase their understanding of editorial standards and participate in the development of the JGOSS community.

About the journal

Often the journal of choice for outsourcing industry specialists and researchers, JGOSS provides a central, authoritative and independent forum for the critical evaluation and dissemination of research and development, applications, processes and current practices relating to sourcing strategically for products, services, competences and resources on a global scale and to designing, implementing and managing the resulting global operations.

JGOSS places a strong emphasis on applied research with relevant implications for both knowledge and practice. The journal also aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and opinions on research projects and issues.

Please visit the journal’s homepage to view the journal’s full aims and scope

The role of the Early Career Reviewer

Responsibilities

As strong believers in positive change and impact, JGOSS has decided to develop an Early Career Reviewer Board (ECRB) to give Early Career Researchers the means to participate within a journal publishing environment and to be involved in developing JGOSS for the community along with the Editor and Editorial Board Members.

Early Career Reviewer Board members will be expected to:

Review 3-6 manuscripts per year under the guidance and standards of the journal.
Provide timely, constructive and developmental reviews.
Support the identification of emerging topics and research communities relevant to JGOSS.
Promote JGOSS among early career researchers, doctoral networks, conferences and academic communities.
Encourage high-quality submissions aligned with the journal’s aims and scope.
Provide feedback to the editorial team when requested.

Editorial Development and Progression

The ECRB is intended as a developmental pathway for promising scholars. Outstanding members who demonstrate commitment, reliability and high-quality reviewing may be considered for future promotion to the Editorial Advisory Board.

This pathway reflects the journal’s commitment to developing the next generation of editorial leaders in the field.

Eligibility

Applicants should normally:

Have completed a PhD or be at an advanced stage of doctoral studies in management, business, economics, operations management, information systems, engineering management or a related field aligned with JGOSS' aims and scope.
Hold, or be close to obtaining, an academic, research or professional position in a university, research institution or relevant organization.
Demonstrate research activity in areas related to benchmarking, performance measurement, operations management, productivity, quality management, digital transformation, supply chain performance, business process improvement or organizational performance.
Show evidence of emerging scholarly potential, such as journal publications, conference papers, research projects, awards, doctoral work or reviewer experience.
Demonstrate willingness to learn, provide constructive reviews and contribute actively to JGOSS.

Applicants do not necessarily need to have completed the PhD at the time of application, but they should be able to demonstrate advanced doctoral progress, research maturity and strong alignment with the journal’s scope.

Applications

Applications should be emailed to Dr Marco Busi at [email protected] with the subject line: JGOSS Early Career Reviewer Board Application.

Applications should include:

Full CV – including name, affiliation, current position, country, contact details, and PhD status or year (where applicable).
Brief description of doctoral or postdoctoral research, including its relevance to JGOSS.
List of publications, conference papers, working papers or research outputs.
Summary of reviewing experience (if any).
Links to Scopus, Web of Science, ORCID, or Google Scholar profiles (where available).
Short statement (no more than 400 words) explaining why you wish to join the JGOSS Early Career Reviewer Board and how you will contribute to the journal.
Main areas of expertise and methodological strengths.

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be reviewed by the Editor and the editorial team. Selected applicants will be invited to join the Early Career Reviewer Board for Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing.

Applications will be evaluated based on:

Alignment with the journal’s aims and scope.
Evidence of research potential and academic excellence.
Relevance of the applicant’s expertise to JGOSS.
Capacity to provide rigorous and constructive reviews.
Motivation to contribute to the journal.
International outlook and engagement with scholarly communities.
Contribution to diversity in geography, gender, discipline, methodological expertise and career stage.

Key Dates

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Decision communicated by: 30 October 2026