Reviewer Guidelines
The following guidelines are provided to help reviewers deliver fair, constructive, and timely evaluations of submitted manuscripts.
General Principles
- Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and review process at all times.
- Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.
- Provide objective, unbiased, and constructive feedback to authors.
- Respect the intellectual independence of the authors.
Review Process
- Read the manuscript thoroughly and take notes on strengths and weaknesses.
- Assess the originality, significance, and relevance of the work to the journal's scope.
- Evaluate the clarity of presentation, structure, and language.
- Check the validity of methods, data, and conclusions.
- Ensure that references are appropriate and up-to-date.
Writing Your Review
- Begin with a brief summary of the manuscript and its main contributions.
- List major issues (e.g., methodological flaws, missing data, unclear arguments).
- Provide specific, actionable suggestions for improvement.
- Be respectful and professional in your language and tone.
Timeliness
- Complete your review within the agreed timeframe. If you need more time, notify the editor as soon as possible.