Responsibilities of Reviewers
- Reviewers play a crucial role in upholding the journal’s integrity by identifying and addressing invalid research to ensure the journal’s high-quality standards are maintained. They are also responsible for fostering relationships with other journals, thereby increasing opportunities to serve on editorial boards.
- Confidentiality is paramount; reviewers must keep assigned manuscripts strictly confidential as per the Editor’s instructions. Only those with significant expertise should undertake reviews to ensure a thorough evaluation. Reviewer feedback should be constructive, focusing on aspects that will help maintain and improve the quality of the work.
- Decisions made by reviewers should be based on scientific relevance to the journal’s subject and scope. Reviewers should minimize conflicts of interest wherever possible and inform the editor if such a conflict arises. Maintaining the same level of courtesy and professionalism that they would expect for their work is essential.
- In scholarly publishing, reviewers hold a critical role in the peer review process, approving research and contributing to the growth and networking of expert communities.
