Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET) relies on the expertise and commitment of reviewers to ensure the quality, rigor, and relevance of published work. We greatly value the contribution of our reviewers in supporting the development of the field across education, therapy, and arts in health.

CAET operates a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are anonymized.

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening (desk review). Manuscripts deemed suitable are evaluated by independent experts in the field, including both Editorial Board members and external reviewers. The journal ensures that peer review includes reviewers external to the Editorial Board in order to maintain academic independence and integrity.

Typically, each manuscript is reviewed by at least two reviewers. Final editorial decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Editors based on reviewer reports.

Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
• Evaluate the manuscript’s:
  • originality and contribution to the field
  • conceptual and methodological rigor
  • clarity, structure, and coherence
  • relevance to CAET’s aims and scope
• Offer specific and actionable suggestions for improvement 
• Indicate whether the manuscript should be:
  • accepted
  • revised (minor or major)
  • rejected
• Identify any ethical concerns, including plagiarism, duplicate submission, or inappropriate use of materials 
• Maintain professional and respectful language in all comments

Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.

Reviewers must:

Any suspected ethical issues should be reported to the Editorial Manager.

CAET follows internationally recognized publication ethics standards and expects reviewers to adhere to these principles.

Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have a potential conflict of interest, including:

If uncertain, reviewers should consult the Editorial Manager before accepting the assignment.

Reviewers are encouraged to respond promptly to invitations and to request an extension if additional time is needed.

As part of the evaluation, reviewers may consider:

Review reports should include:

CAET recognizes the important contribution of reviewers to the scholarly community. Reviewers may receive:

If you are interested in reviewing for CAET, please contact the Editorial Office with:

Peer review is a collaborative and developmental process. Reviewers play a vital role not only in evaluating manuscripts but also in supporting authors in strengthening their work and advancing the field of creative arts in education and therapy.