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 2012 shows that our reviewers do well in achieving both objectives: We sincerely thank the following people who have reviewed these manuscripts for Pythagoras in 2012. We very much appreciate their time, expertise and support of Pythagoras amidst pressures of work. Aneshkumar Maharaj Anne Watson Ansie Harding Anthony Essien Antonia Makina Arthur Powell Belinda Huntley Benard Okelo Bill Atweh Brian Greer Busisiwe Goba Calvin Jongsma Caroline Long Clement Dlamini Craig Pournara Cyril Julie Danie Strauss Daniela Coetzee-Manning David Mogari 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. 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 Page 1 of 2 No. of manuscripts processed in 2012 (outcome complete) 47 Accepted without changes 0 (0.0%) Accepted with minor changes (to the satisfaction of the Editor)1 11 (23.4%) Accepted after major revisions (re-submit, then re-review)2 11 (23.4%) Rejected after review – not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras3 12 (25.5%) Rejected without review – not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras4 13 (27.7%) David Mtetwa Deborah Moore-Russo Deonarain Brijlall Dirk Wessels Duncan Samson Ednei Becher Elizabeth Pretorius Eric Gold Erica Spangenberg Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic Faaiz Gierdien Gawie du Toit Gelsa Knijnik Gilah Leder Hamsa Venkatakrishnan Hannatjie Vorster Hans Niels Jahnke Hennie Boshoff Herbert Khuzwayo 1.Accepted after one round of review, with ‘minor’ changes as specified by reviewers and Editor. 2.Accepted after two or more rounds of review, with major changes specified by reviewers and Editor. 3.Includes three cases where authors did not resubmit after required to make major changes. 4.All submissions undergo a preliminary review by the Editor (and Associate Editors) to ascertain if it falls within the aims and scope of Pythagoras and is of an acceptable standard. Includes six cases where authors did not resubmit after extensive feedback prior to reviewing. http://www.pythagoras.org.za http://www.pythagoras.org.za Reviewer Acknowledgement Pythagorashttp://www.pythagoras.org.za Page 2 of 2 If you would like to become a reviewer, please visit the Pythagoras website and register as a reviewer. Iben Christiansen Ida Marais Ingrid Mostert Jacob Jaftha Jacques du Plessis Jill Adler Johann Engelbrecht Jurie Conradie Kakoma Luneta Karen Coe Karin Brodie Kate le Roux Kosie Smit Leila Goosen Leonard Mudau Lindiwe Tshabalala Lorna Holtman Lovemore Nyaumwe Luckson Kaino Lyn Webb Lynn Bowie Marc Schäfer Marcus Bizony Margot Berger Marietjie Potgieter Marit Johnsen-Høines Marthie van der Walt Mellony Graven Michael de Villiers Michael Mhlolo Michael Samuel Mogege Mosimege Murad Jurdak Neil Eddy Nelis Vermeulen Nick Taylor Norman Webb Nyna Amin Paola Valero Paula Ensor Percy Sepeng Peter Gates Piet Human Pragashni Padayachee Retha van Niekerk Richard Barwell Ronel Paulsen Sandra Heldsinger Sarah Bansilal Shaheeda Jaffer Sheena Rughubar-Reddy Sibawu Siyepu Sizwe Mabizela Stefan Haesen Stephen Lerman Stuart Rowlands Sudan Hansraj Susan van Rensburg Tad Watanabe Temesgen Zewotir Thomas Morman Thulisile Nkambule Tim Dunne Tony Cotton Tracy Craig Umesh Ramnarain Vasuthavan Govender Vera Frith Washiela Fish Yusef Waghid Yusuf Johnson Zain Davis Reviewers (Continued):