Reviewer Guidelines
Peer reviewers are the backbone of scientific quality. We ask all reviewers to uphold the highest standards of integrity, constructiveness, and timeliness.
1
Accept / Decline
Respond to the invitation within 48 hours. Decline promptly if you have a conflict of interest or cannot meet the deadline.
2
Confidentiality
Treat the manuscript as confidential. Do not share it, use unpublished data, or discuss it without editorial permission.
3
Evaluate
Assess novelty, methodology, data presentation, interpretation, ethical compliance, and clarity of writing.
4
Provide Feedback
Write constructive, specific, actionable comments. Cite relevant literature where helpful. Be respectful and professional.
5
Recommend
Select one of: Accept as is, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Provide a clear rationale for your recommendation.
✅ Review Checklist
- Is the research question significant and novel?
- Is the study design appropriate for the research question?
- Are methods described with sufficient detail for reproduction?
- Are results presented clearly with appropriate statistics?
- Are conclusions supported by the data?
- Are ethical requirements clearly stated and met?
- Are all relevant references cited?