Instruction For Reviewes

The job of an LCJ reviewer is to provide critical, useful, kind, and constructive reviews of submissions and to help make papers better, to the benefit of both the authors and their readers. To that end, reviewers should provide specific feedback and suggestions and may engage in a dialogue with the authors. The normal journal review guidelines also apply; namely, make sure the paper belongs in this journal, is clearly written, is aware of and cites relevant publications and practices, and follows LCJ formatting guidelines. Questions and concerns should be directed to the LCJ Editors. Reviewers will receive manuscripts electronically via email with a 3-week turn-around period.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS THAT REVIEWERS ARE EXPECTED TO ADDRESS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Relevance to the journal’s scope which is to “stimulate a systematic rethinking of the construction process both on and off-site”.
• Originality and value to enhancing the theory and/or practice of Lean Construction.
• Soundness of arguments for the problem issue being addresses by the paper.
• Appropriateness and Correctness of methodology.
• Importance of the paper contribution to the advancement of Lean Construction.
• Clarity of presentation and structure of the paper (readability, abstract, main body, figures, tables, etc).
• Sufficiency of references to Lean Construction published literature (please list any missing references that the author should include).
• Suggested improvements for author(s).

JOINING LCJ AS A REVIEWER

To qualify as an LCJ reviewer, you must have academic and/or practical knowledge in what we generally call Lean in the Construction Industry (LITCI; pronounced “LIT-see”).  You can meet this by submitting one or a combination of the following to editors@leanconstructionjournal.org so we can present it to the Editorial Board for a vote:

1. If your background is primarily as an academic:
   • LCJ prior publication (the first author is preferable).
   • IGLC annual conference paper proceeding and presentation (first author is preferable).
   • A book on a LITCI topic.
   • A peer-reviewed journal/conference publication in a LITCI topic.
   • Completed Masters or PhD Thesis in a LITCI topic.
   • Endorsement letter from a faculty member on the LCJ Editorial Board.
   • Proof of mentorship under or endorsement letter from an LCI Pioneer Award faculty recipient.
   • Proof of mentorship under or endorsement letter from an early pioneer of LITCI: Dr. Glenn Ballard, Late Prof. Greg Howell, Prof. Lauri Koskela, and/or Prof Luis Alarcon.
2. If your background is primarily as an industry practitioner:
   • Proof of Five years of industry experience in LITCI (required).
   • LCJ prior publication (the first author is preferable).
   • IGLC annual conference paper proceeding and presentation (first author is preferable).
   • A book on a LITCI topic.
   • Author/co-author of a LITCI article(s) in non-peer reviewed industry publications, Lean Construction Blog, LCI Blog, professional associations blogs, etc.
   • Lean Construction Congress presentation champion.
   • LCI or Lean Construction Congress course instructor.
   • AGC LCEP2.0 Certified Instructor.
   • Certifications:  CM-Lean / LCI-CPC / LCI-CPD.
   • Endorsement letter from an LCJ Editorial Board member(s).
   • Proof of mentorship under or endorsement letter from an LCI Pioneer Award recipient.
   • Proof of mentorship under or endorsement letter from an early pioneer of LITCI: Dr. Glenn Ballard, Late Prof. Greg Howell, Prof. Lauri Koskela, and/or Prof Luis Alarcon.

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