PYTH 37_1 Reviewer Acknowledgement.indd Reviewer Acknowledgement Open Accesshttp://www.pythagoras.org.za Page 1 of 2 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 2016 shows that our reviewers do well in achieving both objectives: We sincerely thank the following people who have reviewed these manuscripts for Pythagoras in 2016. We very much appreciate their time, expertise and support of Pythagoras amidst pressures of work. 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 http:// 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 us if you require assistance in performing this task. Publisher: publishing@aosis.co.za Tel: +27 21 975 2602 Fax: +27 21 975 4635 Ajayagosh Narayanan Andile Mji Andrew Maffessanti Anita Campbell Anna Posthuma Ansie Harding Anthony Essien Belinda Huntley Bruce Brown Calisto Munongi Caroline Long Colin Foster Craig Pournara David Andrich Dirk Wessels Duncan Mhakure Ednei Becher Erica Spangenberg Erna Lampen Eunice Moru Faaiz Gierdien Hamsa Venkat Helen Sidiropoulos Ingrid Mostert Johan Hugo Joseph Dhlamini Joseph Furner Kaashief Hassan Kakoma Luneta Katy Harries The quality of the articles in Pythagoras and the credibility and reputation of our journal crucially depend on the expertise and commitment of our peer reviewers. Acknowledgement to reviewers No. manuscripts processed in 2016 (outcome complete) 25 Accepted without changes 0 (0%) Accepted with minor changes (to the satisfaction of the Editor)1 6 (24%) Accepted after major revisions (re-submit, then re-review)2 1 (4%) Rejected after review - not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras3 5 (20%) Rejected without review - not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras4 13 (52%) No. articles currently in review 17 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 two 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 two cases where authors did not resubmit after extensive feedback prior to reviewing. For ethical reasons, we rejected a flood of articles from a Russian agency submitting manuscripts on behalf of researchers. Reviewer Acknowledgement Open Accesshttp://www.pythagoras.org.za Page 2 of 2 L.M. Kaino Leila Goosen Lyn Webb Lynn Bowie Marc North Margot Berger Marie Joubert Mark Jacobs Mdutshekelwa Ndlovu Michael de Villiers Michael Mhlolo Michael Murray Nick Taylor Nyna Amin Pam Lloyd Patisizwe Mahlabela Patrick Barmby Paul Mokilane Piera Biccard Rajendran Govender Renuka Vithal Sarah Bansilal Satsope Maoto Stanley Adendorff Temesgen Zewotir Tim Dunne Toni Beardon Tracy Craig Vanessa Scherman Vera Frith Verona Leendertz Willy Mwakapenda If you would like to become a reviewer, please visit the Pythagoras website and register as a reviewer. Reviewers (Continued):