Reviewer Selection Process and Guidelines

Reviewer Selection

The journal appoints reviewers based on rigorous criteria, including academic specialization, advanced education, publication achievements, professional affiliation, conflict-of-interest vetting, prior experience, availability, and ethical integrity.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Uphold strict confidentiality.

• Maintain objectivity and provide constructive critiques.

• Deliver comprehensive evaluations.

• Observe review deadlines.

• Declare all conflicts.

• Focus on content rather than personal attributes of authors.

• Use scholarly, respectful communication.

• Identify and report ethical breaches.

Reviewer Restrictions

Reviewers may not share manuscript content, contact authors, intentionally delay, use unpublished data, act with bias, reassign reviews without permission, overemphasize minor details, or use inappropriate language.

Recognition

Consistent, high-quality reviewers receive acknowledgment annually.