Reviewer Acknowledgement Pythagorashttp://www.pythagoras.org.za Acknowledgement to reviewers 59 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 2014 shows that our reviewers do well in achieving both objectives: We sincerely thank the following people who have reviewed these manuscripts for Pythagoras in 2014. We very much appreciate their time, expertise and support of Pythagoras amidst pressures of work. Ana P. Lombard Andrew Talmadge Aneshkumar Maharaj Anita Campbell Anna Crowe Anna Posthuma Ann-Sofi Röj-Lindberg Ansie Harding Anthony Essien Belinda Huntley Bruce Brown Calisto Munongi Cally Kuhne Carol Bohlmann Cheryl Reeves 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. http://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 21 975 2602 Fax: +27 21 975 4635 Page 1 of 2 Craig Pournara Cyril Julie David Andrich Deonarain Brijlall Dirk Wessels Duncan Samson Elizabeth Burroughs Erica Spangenberg Hamsa Venkat Hennie Boshoff Janine Hechter Joseph Dhlamini Karin Brodie Kerstin Jordaan Lyn Webb 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 one case where the authors did not resubmit after required to make major changes. 4. All submissions undergo a preliminary review by the Editor Team to ascertain if it falls within the aims and scope of Pythagoras and is of an acceptable standard. No. manuscripts processed in 2014 (outcome complete) 21 Accepted without changes 0 (00.0%) Accepted with minor changes (to the satisfaction of the Editor)1 5 (23.8%) Accepted after major revisions (re-submit, then re-review)2 5 (23.8%) Rejected after review - not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras3 6 (28.6%) Rejected without review - not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras4 5 (23.8%) 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. Manare Setati Mandisa Lebitso Mdutshekelwa Ndlovu Melih Turgut Michael de Villiers Michael Murray Nancy Chitera Nelis Vermeulen Nick Taylor Paul Mokilane Piera Biccard Rajendran Govender Sarah Bansilal Segun Adeyefa Shaheeda Jaffer Sharon McAuliffe Sheena Rughubar-Reddy Sibawu Siyepu Tim Dunne Toni Beardon Tracy Craig Verona Leendertz Werner Olivier Zain Davis Zalman Usiskin Zingiswa Jojo Reviewers (Continued): 60