The Editors of Journal of Physiological Anthropology extend their gratitude for the individual contributions made by all reviewers, and annually award Best Reviewer to the most outstanding contributor to the journal.
The winner is announced on the journal website, the Japan Society of Physiological Anthropology website, and PANews.
Eligibility Criteria
Any individual reviewer submitting between January 1st and December 31st to Journal of Physiological Anthropology automatically is a candidate for the award, except the Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor, Consulting Editor, and Editors.
Evaluation Criteria
The Editors of Journal of Physiological Anthropology select those few outstanding contributors based on frequency, speed, and quality of reviews.
Best Reviewer Award 2022
In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2022 to:
- Yoshihito Tomita (Tokyo Professional University of Health Sciences, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2021
In 2021, a total of 174 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2021 as follows:
・ Hiromitsu Kobayashi (Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University, Japan)
・ Kazuhiko Arima (Nagasaki University, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2020
In 2020, a total of 304 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2020 as follows:
- Yoshiki Yasukochi (Mie University, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2019
In 2019, a total of 205 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2019 as follows:
- Keita Ishibashi (Chiba University, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2018
In 2018, a total of 159 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2018 as follows:
- Yoshihito Tomita (Nagasaki University, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2017
In 2017, a total of 182 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2017 as follows:
- Loh Ping Yeap (Kyushu University, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2016
In 2016, a total of 212 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2016 as follows:
- Kosuke C Yamada (Saga University, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2015
In 2015, a total of 114 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2015 as follows:
- Kentaro Kotani (Kansai University, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2014
In 2014, a total of 121 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2014 as follows:
- Hideyuki Mukae (Toyota Central R&D Labs., Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2013
In 2013, a total of 76 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the Best Reviewer of the Year 2013 as follows:
- Daijiro Abe (Kyushu Sangyo University, Japan)
Best Reviewer Award 2012
In 2012, a total of 62 reviewers kindly reviewed the manuscripts submitted. In appreciation of their valuable contributions, we have awarded the two Best Reviewers of the Year 2012 as follows:
- Yuji Takasaki (Akita University, Japan)
- Anna Ooue (Toyo University, Japan)