Review Process & Policy

The review process enables authors to improve their manuscript through editorial feedback. Scholars and reviewers who agree to review a research paper bear an ethical responsibility to conduct this task professionally. The quality, credibility, and reputation of a journal rely significantly on the peer review process, which is built on trust and demands that reviewers uphold ethical standards. Reviewers should:

• Promptly inform the editor if they lack the required expertise to review the paper.
• Ensure they meet deadlines and submit the review report on time, notifying the editor of any potential delays.
• Treat the data in the research paper as confidential, refraining from using it for personal study or other academic or professional purposes.
• Keep the research paper confidential, discussing its content only with the editor’s authorization or seeking professional advice. They must not disclose any details prior to publication without the editor's approval.
• Declare any conflicts of interest (e.g., personal, financial, intellectual, professional, political, or religious), and disclose if the manuscript overlaps with their own current research.
• Be honest about any bias they may have towards the manuscript.
• Offer constructive criticism of the manuscript but avoid personal attacks on the authors. They should conduct the review objectively, adhering to high academic and scientific standards.
• Alert the editor if the paper seems to replicate previous research, contains plagiarism, or if the results appear to be false, unrealistic, or questionable. Additionally, they should report any concerns about the ethical treatment of human subjects, including vulnerable groups like children, women, the elderly, or the disabled.
• Use the provided evaluation forms from the editor to submit their comments and feedback.

While the editor will consider the reviewer’s feedback and may consult others for additional opinions or ask for revisions from the author, the final decision on whether to accept or reject the manuscript rests solely with the editor. Reviewers cannot contest the editor’s decision at any stage.