Reviewer Guide

Reviewer Guide

Reviewers should assess the manuscript's relevance to the journal, originality, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, clarity, evidence, analysis, conclusions, and quality of references. Comments should be specific, constructive, and respectful.

Reviewers must keep the manuscript confidential, avoid using unpublished information, and declare any personal, professional, institutional, or financial conflict of interest. A reviewer who cannot provide an impartial and timely assessment should decline the invitation.

A similarity score is not a substitute for scholarly judgment. Reviewers should identify specific passages or sources when raising originality concerns. Recommendations should be supported by clear reasons and should not request unnecessary citations to the reviewer's own work.

The editor makes the final decision after considering the review and the journal's editorial standards.