Editorial Team
Editor in Chief
Prof Joseph Roberson, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
RobersonJR@tut.ac.za
Co-Editor
Prof Marike Venter-De Villiers, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
marike.venterdevilliers@wits.ac.za
Technical Editor
Mrs Trudie Erasmus, South Africa
trudie.erasmus.gsp@gmail.com
Editorial Board
Prof Wilna Oldewage-Theron, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Prof Sue McGregor, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada
Prof Jacqueline Holland, Morgan State University, USA
Prof Hester Johanna Steyn, University of the Free State, South Africa
Roles and Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members
Manuscript Review and Evaluation
- Assist in the peer review process by evaluating submissions within your area of expertise.
- Provide timely, constructive, and objective feedback to authors to enhance the quality of their work.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in the review process.
Quality Assurance and Editorial Oversight
- Uphold and promote the journal's academic standards by ensuring that published research aligns with our scope and scholarly excellence.
- Advise on editorial policies and contribute to discussions regarding journal improvements and best practices.
Promoting the Journal
- Encourage high-quality submissions from scholars and researchers in relevant fields.
- Promote the journal within academic and professional networks to enhance its reputation and readership.
Advisory Role
- Guide the journal's strategic direction, including thematic issues, special editions, and emerging trends in consumer sciences.
- Suggest potential guest editors, reviewers, and editorial contributors when appropriate.
Ethical and Academic Integrity
- Ensure all editorial decisions are made fairly and transparently, free from conflicts of interest.
- Support adherence to ethical publishing practices, including plagiarism detection and conflict resolution when required.
