Confidentiality

• The unpublished manuscript is a privileged document. Please protect it from any form of exploitation.
• Reviewers must not cite a manuscript or refer to the work it describes before it has been published.
• Reviewers should not discuss a paper with its authors.

The Reviewer’s Role

• Impartiality: A reviewer should adopt a positive, impartial attitude, acting as the author’s ally to promote effective scholarly communication.
• Conflicts: If you cannot judge a given article impartially, please return the manuscript immediately to the editor.
• Timing: Reviews should be completed within 3-4 weeks. If you cannot finish on time, please inform the editor.

Evaluation Criteria

In your review, please consider the following aspects:

• Reliability & Originality: Is the work academically reliable? Is the subject important? Is the work original?
• Structure: Are the abstract and keywords adequate?
• Methodology: Is the research approach or design appropriate? Are the methods described adequately to allow reproduction?
• Results & Discussion: Are the results relevant to the problem posed and credible? Do the data warrant conclusions?
• References: Are references up to date and relevant?

Constructing the Report

• Tone: Criticism should be presented dispassionately; abrasive remarks must be avoided.
• Revisions: Differentiate between revisions considered essential and those judged merely desirable.
• Recommendation: Please do not make specific statements about the acceptability of a paper in the comments intended for the author; advise the editor separately.