Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
4.0
2.3
Journals
Mathematics
Announcements
share announcement

Announcements

1 April 2025
Interview with Dr. Sandra S. Ferreira—Mathematics Exceptional Reviewer 2024


Name: Dr. Sandra S. Ferreira
Affiliation: Mathematics Department and Centre of Mathematics and Applications, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
Research interests: mathematical statistics; statistical analysis; statistical modeling; statistical inference; applied statistics; computational statistics; applied probability; mixed models; F-tests; applied mathematics; probability theory; data analysis models; linear; mixed models; random sampling; confidence intervals; linear regression; multivariate statistics

The following is a short interview with Dr. Sandra S. Ferreira:

1. Could you give a brief introduction of yourself to the readers?  Could you introduce your current research direction and provide an update on your progress?
I am an Assistant Professor at the University of Beira Interior (UBI), Portugal, in the department of mathematics and I am also a member of the Centre of Mathematics and Applications at UBI, as well as a collaborator with the Centre of Mathematics and Applications at FCT Nova. I have a Ph.D. in mathematics from UBI, an M.Sc. in applied mathematics from the University of Évora, and a B.Sc. in mathematics with a focus on probability and statistics. My research interests lie in statistics and applied mathematics, particularly statistical inference in linear models and the study of statistical distributions. I have published research in the fields of probability and statistics and have been involved in several research projects. I serve as a guest reviewer for international journals, and I am part of the scientific committee for international conferences.

2. Can you please share with us your sentiments upon winning the award?
It is truly an honor to receive this award. The real pleasure, however, comes from the opportunity to review such high-quality manuscripts. Each paper I review broadens my knowledge and allows me to contribute to the advancement of our field.

3. Could you share some insights into your approach to reviewing manuscripts? How do you balance thoroughness with efficiency?
I start by carefully reading the entire manuscript to see its overall structure and contribution. Then, I focus on specific sections, analyzing methodology, results, and conclusions. The editorial team has been exceptionally efficient and helpful, which greatly facilitates this process.

4. In your opinion, what are some key qualities that make a review outstanding?
In my opinion, the key qualities are as follows:
a) Constructive criticism that helps authors improve their work;
b) Clear and specific feedback, pointing out both strengths and areas for improvement;
c) A thorough understanding of the paper's context and contribution to the field;
d) Timeliness in submitting the review.

5. Based on your experience, which research topics do you think are of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
I believe some research topics of particular interest to the community in the coming years will include the following:
- Advanced statistical methods for big data and machine learning;
- Novel approaches to handling non-standard data structures;
- Interdisciplinary applications of statistical methods, especially in areas like climate science and personalized medicine;
- Development of robust methods for causal inference in observational studies.

More News...
Back to TopTop