Join Our Editorial Team

Are you eager to advance your academic career?
Join the editorial team of Defense and Security Studies as a Reviewer or Editorial Board Member.

1. Apply for Editorial Board

Kindly submit your application and CV to bdurakovic@ardascience.com. We will review your submission and contact you.

Editorial Boar Member Opportunities

  • Build your network: Join or lead an international Editorial Board of experts, shaping strategic direction for the journal.
  • Advance your field: Stay ahead of new research, participate in peer review, and highlight key advancements through promotion.
  • Gain recognition: Enhance your reputation as a leading figure in your academic community, valued by universities, funders, and peers.

Editorial Boar Member Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to guide the journal’s development.
  • Suggest qualified peer reviewers and, when appropriate, review manuscripts ethically and confidentially.
  • Advise on scientific quality, integrity, and emerging research areas.
  • Promote the journal and encourage high-quality submissions from researchers and networks.
  • Support the journal’s mission while avoiding conflicts of interest and upholding ethical standards.

Criteria 

  • Advanced academic qualifications: Holds a PhD or equivalent degree.
  • Expertise: Recognized knowledge and experience in the journal’s subject area.
  • Research impact: Strong publication record and influence in the field.
  • Peer review experience: Prior experience reviewing manuscripts or serving on editorial boards is preferred.
  • Active contribution: Ability to actively contribute to the journal.

2. Join as Reviewer 

To join as a Reviewer, please register in the system.
Select the ‘Reviewer’ option and add keywords describing your areas of expertise in the ‘Reviewing Interest’ field (see figure below).

Opportunities

  • Shape research and stay ahead in your field: Review early manuscripts and help ensure their quality and rigor.
  • Enhance your academic profile: Build your reputation and showcase your expertise in the field.
  • Expand your professional network: Connect with editors, researchers, and the broader academic community.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate manuscripts for originality, significance, and scientific quality.
  • Provide constructive, objective, and detailed feedback to authors.
  • Maintain confidentiality and avoid using manuscript content for personal gain.
  • Identify ethical issues and declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Complete reviews on time and follow the journal’s guidelines.

Criteria

  • Expertise: Strong knowledge in the relevant field.
  • Research experience: Active in research with a publication record.
  • Peer review experience: Familiarity with reviewing manuscripts (preferred).
  • Ethics: Maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Timeliness: Able to provide constructive reviews on time.