Reviewer Guidelines
Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of academic publishing. Please follow the guidelines below while participating in the review process:
Availability Confirmation
Once invited via email, reviewers are requested to confirm their availability for the review task promptly.
Acceptance or Decline of Invitation
Reviewers may accept or decline the review invitation. If declining, they are encouraged to recommend a qualified colleague, whom the editorial office may consider inviting.
Relevance to Expertise
Manuscripts are assigned based on the reviewer's research interests. If a manuscript does not align with the reviewer's area of expertise, they should notify the editorial office immediately.
Impartiality
Reviews must be objective and unbiased. Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit.
Timely Submission
Reviews should be completed within the assigned deadline to avoid delays in the editorial process. If unable to meet the deadline, the reviewer must inform the editorial office as soon as possible.
Confidentiality
Reviewers must not discuss the manuscript with the author(s) or share its content with others. The entire review process must remain confidential.
Recommendation and Comments
Reviewers should provide constructive feedback and assign appropriate marks or recommendations. These suggestions should be shared confidentially with the editor.
Use of Manuscript Content
Reviewers must not use any part of the manuscript for personal advantage or academic benefit.
Review Process and Decisions
Upon receiving an invitation, reviewers should only accept manuscripts that match their subject expertise. They must evaluate each section of the manuscript carefully and submit one of the following recommendations to the editor:
Accept
The manuscript is suitable for publication in its current form.
Minor Revision
The manuscript requires small changes before acceptance. Specific revision suggestions should be provided.
Major Revision
Significant improvements are needed for the manuscript to meet publication standards. Reviewers must clearly indicate areas requiring revision.
Reject
The manuscript is not suitable for publication.
Upon receiving an invitation, reviewers should only accept manuscripts that match their subject expertise. They must evaluate each section of the manuscript carefully and submit one of the following recommendations to the editor: