Reviewers Needed from Low and Middle Income Countries

Announcement

Researchers from low and middle income countries are underrepresented among scientists who contribute papers to or review articles for journals in the addiction field. Also, few of them currently serve as members of the editorial boards of these journals.

There is increasing recognition among editors that scholars in these countries can contribute their unique perspectives and expertise on local issues to the mission of these specialized journals. At the same time these scholars can derive academic benefits from the exposure gained through participation in the editorial process of these international publications.

The International Society of Addiction Journal Editors (ISAJE) is developing a database of researchers in low and middle income countries that editors can invite to review papers and provide other scholarly services to their journals. ISAJE seeks to identify qualified researchers in these countries who are willing to contribute in any of the following ways:

• Review papers submitted for publication to addiction journals.
• Write book reviews.
• Serve as a members of the editorial board.

Interested researchers should send their CVs including a comprehensive list of their publications. The following information should appear in the CV:

1. Full name
2. Current Position
3. Institutional address
4. Phone and fax numbers
5. E-mail address
6. Areas of research competence (e.g. epidemiology, pharmacology, policy, cultural issues).
7. Editorial board membership(s) and journals for which you have reviewed previously.

This information will be considered for inclusion in a database that will be made available only to editors of ISAJE member journals. Journal editors will be responsible for the decision to contact any researcher for an assignment or to request contributions to their journals. All submissions will be assessed by ISAJE and the society reserves the right to reject the application of anyone deemed unqualified for inclusion in the database.

ISAJE was "established to promote excellence in the communication and dissemination of information on addiction and related sciences within the scientific community and to those who have responsibility for the prevention, treatment, cure, professional training and policy formation in this field." The society encourages and supports increased participation of professionals from developing countries in research and publication on addiction science.

Please send your application to:

Mrs Susan Savva, ISAJE Executive Officer, National Addiction Centre PO48, 4 Windsor Walk, London SE5 8AF, United Kingdom

Fax (+44 20 or 020) 7703 5787;

Email: s.savva@iop.kcl.ac.uk

 

or apply online here.

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