Reviewer Acknowledgement

Pythagorashttp://www.pythagoras.org.za

Acknowledgement to reviewers
The quality of the articles in Pythagoras crucially depends on the expertise and commitment of 
our peer reviewers. 

Reviewing is an important part of scholarly work, making a substantial contribution 
to the field. Reviewers’ comments serve two purposes, guided by two inter-dependent 
objectives:

•	 Pythagoras	wishes	to	publish	only	original	papers	of	the	highest	possible	quality,	making	a	meaningful	
contribution	to	the	field. Reviewers advise the Editor on the scholarly merits of the manuscript 
to help him evaluate the manuscript and to decide whether or not to publish it. Reviewers are 
encouraged to reject a manuscript if it is scientifically flawed, merely sets out observations 
with no analysis, provides no new insights, or is of insufficient interest to warrant 
publication.

• Pythagoras	is	committed	to	support	authors	in	the	mathematics	education	community. Reviewers 
help the author to improve the quality of their manuscript. Reviewers are encouraged to 
write their comments in a constructive and supportive manner and to be sufficiently detailed 
to enable the author to improve the paper and make the changes that may eventually lead to 
acceptance.

The following summary of outcomes of the reviewing process in 2011 shows that our reviewers 
do well in achieving both objectives: 

We sincerely thank the following people who have reviewed for Pythagoras in 2011. We 
very much appreciate their time, expertise and support of Pythagoras amidst pressures of 
work.
           
Andile Mji
Anthony Essien
Belinda Huntley
Benadette Ainemani
Caroline Long
Clement Dlamini
Craig Pournara
Dirk Wessels
Dorit Patkin
Erna Lampen
Faaiz Gierdien
Gary Sharp
Gerrit Stols
Hamsa Venkat
Helena Miranda
Helena Wessels
Hennie Boshoff
Hugh Glover
Humphrey Atebe
Jacques du Plessis
Janine Hechter
Jenny Campbell
Jill Adler
Johan Meyer
John Malone
Kerryn Vollmer

Lindiwe Tshabalala
Luckson Kaino
Lyn Webb
Lynn Bowie
Maggie Verster
Marc North
Marc Schäfer
Margot Berger
Mark Jacobs
Mellony Graven
Michael de Villiers
Nelis Vermeulen
Paula Ensor
Percy Sepeng
Piera Biccard
Piet Human
Retha Van Niekerk
Sharon McAuliffe
Sizwe Mabizela
Stanley Adendorff
Verena Nolan
Vimolan Mudaly
Willy Mwakapenda
Zane Davis
Zonia Jooste

In an effort to facilitate the 
selection of appropriate 
peer reviewers for 
manuscripts for 
Pythagoras, we ask that 
you take a moment to 
update your electronic 
portfolio on www.
pythagoras.org.za, 
allowing us better access 
to your areas of interest 
and expertise, in order 
to match reviewers with 
submitted manuscripts.

If you would like to 
become a reviewer, please 
visit the Pythagoras 
website and register as a 
reviewer.

To access your details on 
the website, follow these 
steps: 

1.  Log into Pythagoras 
online at http://www.
pythagoras.org.za
 
2.  In your ‘user home’ 
select ‘edit my profile’ 
under the heading ‘my 
account’ and insert all 
relevant details, bio 
statement and reviewing 
interest. 

3.  It is good practice as a 
reviewer to update your 
personal details regularly 
to ensure contact with 
you throughout your 
professional term as 
reviewer to Pythagoras. 

Please do not hesitate to 
contact me if you require 
assistance in performing 
this task.

Rochelle Flint
submissions@pythagoras.
org.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 975 2602
Fax: +27 (0)21 975 4635

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No. manuscripts processed 27
Accept without	changes 0    (0.0%)
Accept with minor	changes (to the satisfaction of the Editor) 8  (29.6%)
Accept after major	revisions (re-submit, then re-review) 4  (14.8%)
Reject – the article is not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras 15  (55.6%)