1. Reviewers Guidelines
Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of academic publishing. They are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, without bias, and based on scientific merit. Reviewers should provide constructive feedback, offering suggestions for improvement and highlighting strengths and weaknesses in the manuscript. It is important that reviewers complete their evaluations on time and provide clear, specific comments to guide the authors.
2. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to reviewers)
Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest before agreeing to review a manuscript. This includes financial interests, affiliations, or personal relationships that could influence their impartiality in the review process. If a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer must recuse themselves from the review process for that particular manuscript. Transparency and fairness are paramount in maintaining the integrity of the peer review system.
