Peer Reviewer’s Report

Reviewers are asked to consider whether the work reviewed falls within the Journal’s  aims and scope, defined as follows: 

Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in China is a peer-reviewed journal that explores the introduction of psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapy, and the wider application of psychoanalytic ideas into China. It aims to have articles authored by Chinese and Western contributors, to explore ideas that apply to the Chinese clinical population, cultural issues relevant to the practice of analysis and psychotherapy, and to the cultural interface between Western ideas underpinning psychoanalysis and the richness of Chinese intellectual and philosophical ideas that analysis must encounter in the process of its introduction. 

The following questions are intended to assist in assessing the submission:
o   Is the paper readable, accessible and interesting?
o   Does it make appropriate use of psychoanalytic theory?
o   Does it fit in the cultural context of China, whether this is addressed explicitly or not? 
o   Is there appropriate use of case material where this is applicable? 
o   Does it contribute to learning about psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in China?
o   Does the paper advance knowledge about clinical practice and/or teaching in China?

NB: Reviewers may wish to consider other criteria in addition. If so, please be explicit about their use.

REVIEWS SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Title of Paper 

Date reviewed

Reviewer’s name 

Reviewer’s Recommendation:  please tick one of the 3 options below. 

1)  Accept without modification  
2)  Reject
     If so, please give reasons
3)  Accept subject to modification
     If so, please list recommended changes
 

Please give two narratives about your review:

First, Give a message that can be relayed anonymously to the author, suggesting ideas for revision or your reasons for suggesting the paper not be published. 

Second, Give any other comments in a note to the Editor. These comments will be used to judge the suitability of the paper for publication, but will not be shared with the author.