Peer review Policy

Our Journals are committed to maintaining a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer review process
to uphold the integrity and quality of the scholarly record. All submissions undergo a double-
blind peer review process, ensuring that both the identities of the authors and reviewers remain
anonymous throughout the review. Manuscripts that do not align with the aims and scope of the
journal or fail to meet the editorial standards will not be sent for peer review.

Decisions regarding acceptance or rejection are made in a timely manner to support efficient
publication workflows.

Manuscripts that proceed to review are evaluated for originality, clarity, methodology,
significance, and contribution to the field.

Responsibilities of a Reviewer

Reviewers play an essential role in safeguarding the integrity and quality of academic research.
The following standards are expected from all reviewers:

1. Conflicts of Interest:

• Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest (personal, financial,
  intellectual, professional, political, or religious).
• If a conflict exists, reviewers should decline the review.

2. Timeliness:

• Reviewers are expected to respond promptly to invitations and accept only if they
  can complete the review within the specified timeframe.
• If unforeseen circumstances arise, reviewers should notify the journal promptly
  and suggest alternative reviewers if possible.

3. Conducting a Review:

• Manuscripts and supplementary data should be read thoroughly, with respect for
  the confidentiality of the review process.
• Reviewers must refrain from sharing, discussing, or using the manuscript’s
  contents for personal advantage.

4. Ethics Violations:

• If any ethical issues (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication) are suspected, reviewers
  should immediately contact the journal editor and refrain from independent
  investigation.

5. Transferability of Peer Review:

• Reviewers may be asked to transfer their reviews to other journals within the
  publisher’s portfolio.
• If they agree, they should provide their original review, noting any modifications
  and differences in evaluation criteria.

Preparing a Review Report

Reviewers are expected to:

• Follow the journal’s instructions for writing and submitting review reports.
• Ensure that feedback is objective, constructive, and specific, aimed at helping authors
  improve their manuscripts.
•  Avoid hostile, inflammatory, or defamatory comments; recommendations to accept,
  revise, or reject should be clearly justified.
• Distinguish between necessary analyses that impact conclusions and those that would
  merely extend the study.
• Respect the author’s writing style, suggesting changes only to improve clarity and
  accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout and after the review process.
• Refrain from delaying the review process or suggesting citations to boost personal
  citation counts.
• Notify the editor if there are unclear sections in the manuscript and seek clarity if needed.

Responsibilities of the Author

Authors are responsible for upholding the quality and integrity of their submissions through the
following standards:

1. Conflicts of Interest:

• Authors must declare any potential competing interests, whether personal,
  financial, intellectual, professional, political, or religious.

2. Timeliness:

• Authors are expected to respond promptly to reviewer comments and complete
  the necessary corrections within the specified timeframe.
• If delays are anticipated, authors should notify the editor as soon as possible.

Post-Review Considerations

• Reviewers are expected to be willing to review revised or resubmitted manuscripts and
  respond promptly to journal inquiries.
• If new information arises that may impact their original assessment, reviewers should inform
  the journal immediately.
•  The confidentiality of the review process must be respected even after the  process is complete.

For more information about the Review Policy, or if you have any inquiries, please contact the
journal’s editorial team through the submission platform or via email.