Shape School Health Research: Volunteer Opportunities with JOSH
For decades, the Journal of School Health (the leading peer-reviewed publication of the American School Health Association (ASHA)), has served as a critical resource for advancing evidence-based practices, policies, and research dedicated to protecting and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of school-aged children and youth worldwide. The quality, rigor, and impact of JOSH depend significantly on the expertise and dedication of professionals like you. To continue our mission and ensure the highest standards in school health scholarship, we are seeking talented individuals to contribute to the journal in several vital capacities. We invite you to consider lending your expertise to JOSH through one of the following engagement opportunities:
Opportunities to Engage with JOSH:
- Peer Reviewers (Referees):
- Role: Review articles submitted to JOSH, providing constructive and substantive feedback on their contribution to science and the field. Your expert evaluation is crucial to our peer-review process.
- Editorial Board Member:
- Role: Support JOSH by helping determine editorial priorities, reviewing submitted articles, and promoting the journal within your networks. This is a key leadership role influencing the journal’s direction.
- Associate Editors:
- Role: Seek out and assign submitted articles to appropriate peer reviewers (referees) across a variety of content areas within school health. This role is critical for managing the peer-review process efficiently and effectively.
- Benefit: A stipend is available for this position in recognition of the significant time commitment and responsibility.
To learn more about the Journal of School Health, its scope, and aims, please visit our webpage. If you are passionate about advancing school health and potentially interested in contributing your expertise to the Journal of School Health, we encourage you to express your interest by completing the interest form here.