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Call for Reviewers for papers submitted to CAER

The China Agricultural Economic Review is currently seeking to appoint subject experts on its panel of reviewers. It is hoped that an increase in reviewers will demonstrate the journal's publishing policy of valid, rigorous and relevant research. Hence the position of reviewer is an integral part of any journal’s success, ensuring that the papers published are of the highest quality. The main responsibilities of the reviewer will include:

->  Ensuring that the published articles adhere to the journal's standard.

->  Providing objective feedback on the merits and the standards of the work.

->  Protecting readers from invalidated or flawed research.

If you are interested in joining our team of reviewers, please forward a brief CV to the Publisher, Sarah Roughley at: sroughley@emeraldinsight.com. For more information on the journal’s scope, Editorial team or objectives, please visit the CAER website at: www.emeraldinsight.com/caer.htm. It is understood that no one reviewer will be expected to review more than two or three papers per year.

Editor-in-Chief

Professor Xian Xin
China Agricultural University, People's Republic of China

Editorial Objectives

China Agricultural Economic Review (CAER) provides a unique and insightful approach to documenting and disseminating research into the economics of agriculture, rural development, natural resources and the environment. Integrating both qualitative and quantitative research, CAER provides an in-depth analysis of Chinese agricultural reform and practice.

Coverage

Topical coverage includes but is not limited to:

·       Agricultural economic theory and policy

·       Agricultural markets

·       Agricultural trade

·       Agricultural investment

·       Rural finance

·       Resource economics and environment protection

·       Agricultural R&D and extension

·       Employment, labor use and migration

·       Agribusiness

·       Rural sociology

·       Development economics

·       Rural household behavior

·       Rural cooperatives

·       Development of rural non-agricultural industries.

Anyone with expertise in these fields or related fields is encouraged to become a reviewer for CAER.