Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. All reviewers are expected to adhere to the following principles:

Confidentiality  
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss the manuscript with others except as authorized by the editor.

Objectivity  
Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should provide clear, evidence-based feedback to support their evaluations.

Timeliness  
Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe. If unable to do so, they should promptly notify the editorial office.

Conflict of Interest  
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

Ethical Awareness  
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any suspected misconduct, including plagiarism or data fabrication.