PYTH 36_2 Reviewer Acknolegdement.indd Reviewer Acknowledgement Pythagorashttp://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 2015 shows that our reviewers do well in achieving both objectives: We sincerely thank the following people who have reviewed these manuscripts for Pythagoras in 2015. 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 me if you require assistance in performing this task. Duncan Hooker submissions@pythagoras. org.za Tel: +27 21 975 2602 Fax: +27 21 975 4635 Anelize van Biljon Anilkumar Krishnannair Anita Campbell Anthony Essien Antonia Makina Belinda Huntley Benadette Ainemani Bruce Brown Carol Macdonald Caroline Long Clement Dlamini Connie Skelton David Mogari David Mtetwa David Reid Debbie Stott Deonarain Brijlall Dirk Wessels Doug Clarke Duncan Mhakure Edgar Guacaneme Elmarie Meyer Elsa Lombard Elspeth Khembo Erna Lampen Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic Eunice Moru Faaiz Gierdien Gary Powell Hamsa Venkat 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 2015 (outcome complete) 26 Accepted without changes 0 (0%) Accepted with minor changes (to the satisfaction of the Editor)1 10 (38.5%) Accepted after major revisions (re-submit, then re-review)2 2 (7.7%) Rejected after review - not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras3 9 (34.6%) Rejected without review - not acceptable to be published in Pythagoras4 5 (19.2%) 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. Reviewer Acknowledgement Pythagorashttp://www.pythagoras.org.za Page 2 of 2 Helena Miranda Ingrid Sapire Jacob Jaftha Janine Hechter Jayaluxmi Naidoo Jogy Alex Johan Meyer Johann Engelbrecht Joseph Dhlamini Jurie Conradie Kakoma Luneta Kerryn Vollmer Kosie Smit Lindiwe Tshabalala Lizelle Fletcher Lorna Holtman Lyn Webb Marc Schäfer Mark Jacobs Mdutshekelwa Ndlovu Michael de Villiers Michael Mhlolo Michael Murray Neil Eddy Niren Naidoo Pam Lloyd Paul Mokilane Paula Ensor Piera Biccard Radley Mahlobo Rajendran Govender Richard Alexander Sally Hobden Sarah Bansilal Satsope Maoto Sharon McAuliffe Sheena Rughubar-Reddy Sibawu Siyepu Stanley Adendorff Tim Dunne Ursula Hoadley Vasuthavan Govender Willy Mwakapenda Yip Cheung Chan Zain Davis Zwelethemba Mpono If you would like to become a reviewer, please visit the Pythagoras website and register as a reviewer. Reviewers (Continued):