Responsibilities of Reviewers

Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all information from assigned manuscripts as strictly confidential. No data, findings, or details may be shared with others without the prior consent of the Editor.

Competence
Manuscripts should only be reviewed by individuals with sufficient expertise in the subject matter. If a reviewer feels unqualified, they have a responsibility to decline the invitation to review.

Constructive Assessment
Reviewers should provide balanced feedback by recognizing the strengths of the work while offering constructive criticism on weaknesses. Comments must be clear, well-reasoned, and supported with relevant references where necessary. Duplicate publication should be reported immediately to the Editor. Reviewers must avoid biased judgment or the use of offensive language.

Impartiality and Integrity
Review decisions must be based only on scientific quality, relevance, and journal scope—never on the author’s personal attributes, financial status, or background.

Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the Editor and, where possible, avoid situations that compromise impartiality.

Timeliness and Responsiveness
Reviewers are expected to submit their evaluations within the agreed timeframe and respond promptly to any follow-up queries from the Editor.

Responsibilities of Editors and Editorial Board

Editors are responsible for upholding the integrity of the journal. This includes publishing corrections, retractions, or statements of concern when necessary. They must follow publisher policies and act with fairness and honesty.

Review Process
Editors ensure that peer review is fair, timely, thorough, and respectful.

Journal Development
Editors should recommend important and relevant topics to strengthen the journal’s academic contribution.

 

Responsibilities Towards Readers and the Scientific Community

  • Ensure that manuscripts are clear, accurate, and within the scope of the journal.
  • Preserve the integrity of the publication by handling corrections, retractions, and supplementary material appropriately.
  • Collaborate with the publisher to attract high-quality submissions of interest to readers.
  • Prevent citation manipulation or any practice that undermines scholarly integrity.