Reviewer Guidelines
Reviewers are asked to provide independent, constructive and evidence-based assessment that helps editors evaluate the scholarly quality of submissions.
What reviewers should consider
- Relevance to the journal.
- Originality and scholarly contribution.
- Methodological quality.
- Clarity of reporting.
- Interpretation of results.
- Adequacy of tables and figures.
- Appropriateness of references.
- Ethical or integrity concerns.
Constructive review
Comments should address the scholarly content of the manuscript and should be specific, respectful and useful to both editors and authors.
Confidentiality
Review material must not be shared or used for personal advantage.
Conflict of interest
Reviewers should disclose conflicts promptly and decline review when independent evaluation is not possible.
