Reviewer Responsibilities
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
The peer review process plays a vital role in assisting the Editorial Board in making appropriate decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of submitted manuscripts. Reviewers’ comments also contribute to improving the quality of the authors’ work.
The Editorial Board provides reviewers with the journal’s guidelines, evaluation criteria, and required standards of accuracy for assessing submitted manuscripts. The identity of reviewers is kept confidential and will not be disclosed without their written consent, in accordance with the policies of the relevant administrative authorities.
Timeliness
Reviewers are expected to promptly inform the Editorial Board if they are unable to complete the review or wish to decline the assignment, within the specified timeframe set by the journal, to ensure the efficiency of the review process.
Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts received for review as strictly confidential. They must not disclose, share, or discuss the content of the manuscript with any party outside the Editorial Board and authorized journal staff.
Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and based solely on the scientific merit of the work, without personal bias toward the authors. Reviewer reports should be clear, well-structured, and supported by sound scientific arguments, in accordance with the journal’s established publication guidelines.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify any relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. They are also responsible for notifying the Editorial Board of any substantial similarity or overlap between the submitted manuscript and other published works, as well as any failure to comply with the journal’s publication standards.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must not use any unpublished information or ideas obtained through the review process for personal advantage, competitive purposes, or any other benefit. They should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts may affect their objectivity.
Note
Reviewers are requested not to include their names or any identifying information when submitting their review reports, in order to preserve the integrity and anonymity of the peer review process.
