Reviewer Management

Reviewer Management Policy TPT prioritizes professionalism and ethical responsibility in the management of reviewers evaluating sensitive clinical psychological research.

1. Reviewer Recruitment and Selection

  • Expertise: Reviewers are selected from experts in Clinical Psychology, PTSD, and Therapeutic Interventions.

  • Representation: We seek a diverse pool of practitioners and researchers to ensure balanced perspectives.

2. Reviewer Assignment Process

  • Double-Blind Review: Essential to maintaining neutrality in evaluating therapeutic outcomes.

  • Support: TPT provides specific guidance for reviewers handling sensitive trauma-related data.

3. Reviewer Expectations and Guidelines

  • Criteria: Focus on ethical rigor, theoretical clarity, and clinical contribution.

  • Confidentiality: Strict prohibition on discussing sensitive manuscript content outside the review process.

4. Communication and Support

  • Clarity: Editors assist reviewers by clarifying complex ethical or clinical review criteria.

  • Development: TPT offers reviewer guidance materials focused on mental health research ethics.

5. Quality Assurance

  • Monitoring: Editors ensure that feedback is professional, fair, and free of bias.

  • Conflicts: Alternate reviewers are assigned if a personal or institutional conflict is declared.