Opportunities From: The American Society for Nondestructive Testing

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist staff and various Society committees in the peer review of its educational publications and related content.

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the peer review process.

Expectations for Peer Reviewers

As a peer reviewer, you would use your expertise to

Help the Associate Technical Editor assess the quality of a submission Review text and figures for accuracy Review text for completeness Identify areas for improving content Check to see if the amount of tables and figures are within journal limits Provide a clear recommendation of Accept; Major Revision; Minor Revision; or Reject With your recommendation provide a summary (minimum two paragraphs) explaining the reasons for your recommendation and offering constructive feedback for how the submission may be strengthened.

Additional tips for a successful reviewing experience:

Peer reviews are anonymous (if providing feedback on a marked-up PDF, please be sure to remove any metadata). Please limit your review to an evaluation of the submission’s originality, relevancy, and methodology. You are only responsible for focusing on the content of assigned submissions rather than grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. Focus on the big picture. Consider the content of the manuscript: its originality and reasoning, structure, tone, and the soundness of the research rather than focusing on any problems with grammar or syntax. However, you can flag poor-quality writing that detracts from the content of the submission. Respect the confidentiality of peer review. Match your experience to the subject matter. Before you accept a manuscript for review, be sure your experience is a good fit with the topic of the article. Meet your deadlines. Reports are due 21 days from the initial date of assignment.  Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ASNT certificate holders can earn recertification credits for their peer review activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Technical Paper Review 1 Point

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist staff and various Society committees in the peer review of its educational publications and related content.

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the peer review process.

Reviewers of RNDE must hold a PhD in a related field and have recently published works in NDE. 

Expectations for Peer Reviewers

As a peer reviewer, you would use your expertise to

Help the Associate Technical Editor assess the quality of a submission Review text and figures for accuracy Review text for completeness Identify areas for improving content Check to see if the amount of tables and figures are within journal limits Provide a clear recommendation of Accept; Major Revision; Minor Revision; or Reject With your recommendation provide a summary (minimum two paragraphs) explaining the reasons for your recommendation and offering constructive feedback for how the submission may be strengthened.

Additional tips for a successful reviewing experience:

Peer reviews are anonymous (if providing feedback on a marked-up PDF, please be sure to remove any metadata). Please limit your review to an evaluation of the submission’s originality, relevancy, and methodology. You are only responsible for focusing on the content of assigned submissions rather than grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. Focus on the big picture. Consider the content of the manuscript: its originality and reasoning, structure, tone, and the soundness of the research rather than focusing on any problems with grammar or syntax. However, you can flag poor-quality writing that detracts from the content of the submission. Respect the confidentiality of peer review. Match your experience to the subject matter. Before you accept a manuscript for review, be sure your experience is a good fit with the topic of the article. Meet your deadlines. Reports are due 21 days from the initial date of assignment.  Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Technical paper review 1 point

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist staff and various Society committees in the peer review of its educational publications and related content.

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the peer review process. 

Expectations for Peer Reviewers

As a peer reviewer, you would use your expertise to

Help the Associate Technical Editor assess the quality of a submission Review text and figures for accuracy Review text for completeness Identify areas for improving content Check to see if the amount of tables and figures are within journal limits Provide a clear recommendation of Accept; Major Revision; Minor Revision; or Reject With your recommendation provide a summary (minimum two paragraphs) explaining the reasons for your recommendation and offering constructive feedback for how the submission may be strengthened. Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc. 3 points Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department 3 points Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department 1 point 

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and Technical Editor in updating past content and creating new content for the upcoming ASNT NDT Magnetic Testing Handbook.

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the contribution process. 

 

Expectations for Handbook Contributors

As a contributor, you would use your expertise to:

Provide or update one or more chapters or chapter parts based on the method committee’s approved outline Review related text by other authors and recommend revisions for the manuscript Ensure technical accuracy of the manuscript Provide text that is free from plagiarism and copyright infringement Provide text that it is free from commercial bias Use references and acknowledgements properly to give credit to the work of others Provide high-resolution color images where necessary to enhance text Review submitted manuscript at least twice before publication

Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc.        3 points

Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department         3 points

Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department     1 point 

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and methods committees in the peer review of content for the upcoming ASNT NDT Magnetic Testing Handbook.

 

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the peer review process. 

 

Expectations for Peer Reviewers

As a peer reviewer, you would use your expertise to:

Help the Handbook Technical Editor assess the overall quality and completeness of a submission Review text and figures for accuracy Review scientific and technical explanations to ensure that they are instructive, clear, and technically accurate Review equations to ensure that accurate mathematics and consistent symbols are used Review references to published works to ensure that they are reasonably complete, and indebtedness is acknowledged appropriately Review text to ensure that it is free from commercial bias

In addition

All Handbook peer reviews are blind reviews—respect the confidentially of the peer review process. Peer reviewers should focus on content not grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, etc.. Match your experience to the subject matter. Meet your peer review deadlines.

Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc.        3 points

Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department         3 points

Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department     1 point 

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and methods committees in the peer review of content for the upcoming ASNT NDT Electromagnetic Handbook.

 

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the peer review process. 

 

Expectations for Peer Reviewers

As a peer reviewer, you would use your expertise to:

Help the Handbook Technical Editor assess the overall quality and completeness of a submission Review text and figures for accuracy Review scientific and technical explanations to ensure that they are instructive, clear, and technically accurate Review equations to ensure that accurate mathematics and consistent symbols are used Review references to published works to ensure that they are reasonably complete, and indebtedness is acknowledged appropriately Review text to ensure that it is free from commercial bias

In addition

All Handbook peer reviews are blind reviews—respect the confidentially of the peer review process. Peer reviewers should focus on content not grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, etc.. Match your experience to the subject matter. Meet your peer review deadlines.

Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc.        3 points

Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department         3 points

Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department     1 point 

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and Technical Editor in updating past content and creating new content for the upcoming ASNT NDT Electromagnetic Handbook.

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the contribution process. 

 

Expectations for Handbook Contributors

As a contributor, you would use your expertise to:

Provide or update one or more chapters or chapter parts based on the method committee’s approved outline Review related text by other authors and recommend revisions for the manuscript Ensure technical accuracy of the manuscript Provide text that is free from plagiarism and copyright infringement Provide text that it is free from commercial bias Use references and acknowledgements properly to give credit to the work of others Provide high-resolution color images where necessary to enhance text Review submitted manuscript at least twice before publication

Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc.        3 points

Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department         3 points

Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department     1 point 

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and methods committees in the peer review of content for an upcoming VT Handbook.

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the peer review process. 

Expectations for Peer Reviewers

As a peer reviewer, you would use your expertise to:

Help the Handbook Technical Editor assess the overall quality and completeness of a submissionReview text and figures for accuracyReview scientific and technical explanations to ensure that they are instructive, clear, and technically accurateReview equations to ensure that accurate mathematics and consistent symbols are usedReview references to published works to ensure that they are reasonably complete, and indebtedness is acknowledged appropriatelyReview text to ensure that it is free from commercial bias

In addition

All Handbook peer reviews are blind reviews—respect the confidentially of the peer review process.Peer reviewers should focus on content not grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, etc..Match your experience to the subject matter.Meet your peer review deadlines.

Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc.        3 points

Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department         3 points

Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department     1 point 

The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and Technical Editor in updating past content and creating new content for the upcoming ASNT NDT Visual Testing Handbook.

ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the contribution process. 

 

Expectations for Handbook Contributors

As a contributor, you would use your expertise to:

Provide or update one or more chapters or chapter parts based on the method committee’s approved outlineReview related text by other authors and recommend revisions for the manuscriptEnsure technical accuracy of the manuscriptProvide text that is free from plagiarism and copyright infringementProvide text that it is free from commercial biasUse references and acknowledgements properly to give credit to the work of othersProvide high-resolution color images where necessary to enhance textReview submitted manuscript at least twice before publication

Earning Certification Points

Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification.

Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity.

Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc.        3 points

Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department         3 points

Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department     1 point 

The NDT Technician (TNT) is a bimonthly curated email newsletter for NDT technicians and Level I and Level II practitioners. TNT seeks authors to write articles on emerging technology, training and education, and safety. Articles should be written in a way that introduces readers to NDT fundamentals, methods, applications, and technologies.

Article Guidelines:

Length

Articles submitted to The NDT Technician typically range between 1000 and 3000 words. Text should be written in a Microsoft Word compatible program. (Google Docs is a good alternative to Word.)

Submissions should be original (not published elsewhere, either online or in print).

Photos and Figures

If possible, include images to enhance your text. Photographs and illustrations should be at least 1000 pixels wide at 72 dpi. Height can vary.

Be sure to get permission to reprint illustrations or text that have been used in other publications, online, or belong to other parties. Permission to reprint must come from the copyright holder. (The copyright holder might be an individual, a publishing house, or the organization for which the material was produced.) Copyright holders of illustrations will be credited in the article.

Download Permission Form

Commercialism

Articles are not to be used for direct promotion of a product, service, or other self-interest. Services may be discussed from the point of view of implementation, insight from an end-user, lessons learned, or any noncommercial point of view. No company names or trademarks should appear in the text, though they may be cited in acknowledgments, references, and author affiliations.

Use generic terms for products: for example, polyaramid instead of Kevlar® and acrylic instead of Plexiglas®.

References

If your submission requires references, they should appear at the end of the text and be listed in the order of occurrence. DOI numbers should be provided if available.

Copyright

ASNT will not publish material without a signed transfer of copyright from the author. Submission of an article implies that the content has not been published elsewhere and will not be published verbatim elsewhere.

The copyright transfer allows the author to link to or share the content electronically, distribute copies for internal use, use the materials for lectures or classroom purposes, and share PDFs for internal company use. Content can be reused in future works provided ASNT is credited as the original source of publication. Content may also be used in derivative publications based on this work.

Download Copyright Form

ASNT’s new blog, ASNT Pulse, is looking for guest bloggers. You are invited to contribute by sharing your industry knowledge on a variety of topics. From technical work to career development tips, writing blog posts provides a unique opportunity to reach the thousands of weekly visitors to ASNT’s website.

Article Guidelines

Following are the submission guidelines for ASNT Pulse.

Length

Articles submitted to ASNT Pulse typically should range between 1000 and 3000 words. Text should be written in a Microsoft Word compatible program. Google Docs is a good alternative to Word.

If possible, include images to enhance your text.

Photos & Illustrations

Photographs and illustrations should be at least 1000 pixels wide at 72 dpi. Height can vary.

Be sure to get permission to reprint illustrations or text that have been used in other publications, online, or belong to other parties. Permission to reprint must come from the copyright holder. (The copyright holder might be an individual, a publishing house, or the organization for which the material was produced.)

Copyright holders of illustrations are credited in the blog post.

Download Permission Form Commercialism

Blog posts are not to be used for direct promotion of a product, service, or other self-interest. Services may be discussed from the point of view of implementation, insight from an end-user, lessons learned, or any noncommercial point of view.

No company names or trademarks should appear in the text though they may be cited in acknowledgments, references, and author affiliations.

Use generic terms for products: polyaramid instead of Kevlar® and acrylic instead of Plexiglas®.

References

If your submission requires references, they should appear at the end of the text and be listed in the order of occurrence. 

Copyright

ASNT will not publish material without a signed transfer of copyright from the author. Submission of a blog post implies that the content has not been published elsewhere and will not be published verbatim elsewhere.

The copyright transfer allows the author to link to or share the content electronically, distribute copies for internal use, use the materials for lectures or classroom purposes, share pdfs for internal company use. Content can be reused in future works provided ASNT is credited as the source. Content may also be used in derivative publications based on this work.

Download Copyright Form

Recertification Points

Both contributors and reviewers can earn recertification renewal points.

Technical articles longer than 1000 words that require peer review will earn the contributor 3 recertification renewal points.

Peer reviewers will earn 1 recertification point per blog post reviewed.

Nontechnical submissions or features will not earn recertification points.