For Reviewers

Reviewer Guidelines

Peer review helps editors evaluate manuscripts with care and context.

Core Principles

Confidentiality

Manuscripts submitted for review are confidential documents. Do not share or discuss the content with anyone not involved in the review process.

Impartiality

Reviews must be objective and based on scientific merit. Personal criticism is not acceptable. Decline to review if you have a conflict of interest.

Timeliness

Accept invitations only when you can give the manuscript careful attention. Contact the editor promptly if you cannot complete the review on time.

Constructiveness

Provide specific, actionable feedback that helps authors improve their work, regardless of your recommendation decision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consider each manuscript through the following editorial lenses.

Originality

Does the work present novel findings or perspectives?

Methodology

Are the study design and methods appropriate and rigorous?

Clarity

Is the paper clearly written and well-structured?

References

Is the literature review complete and citations accurate?

Significance

Does the work make a meaningful contribution to the field?

Ethics

Does the study adhere to ethical standards and guidelines?

Review Process Timeline

Invitation received

You receive an email with manuscript title and abstract.

Accept or decline

Respond promptly. If you have a conflict of interest, please decline.

Access manuscript

After accepting, download the blinded manuscript via your dashboard.

Submit review

Complete your structured review form within the agreed review window.

Decision communicated

The editor considers all reviews and notifies the author.