Ethics of Reviewers
The ethics below ensure that the peer review process is conducted with integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality, promoting fairness and transparency in scientific research.
- Respond within two days: Reviewers must reply to the Journal’s invitation within two days and complete the review within fifteen days.
- Ensure availability: Reviewers must have sufficient time to complete the review within the specified time frame and avoid using excuses to delay the submission after accepting the task.
- Abstain from requesting nominations for reviewing: Reviewers should avoid contacting editorial board members to request nominations for reviewing research papers.
- Declare conflicts of interest: Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the journal or the research and its author.
- Specialization: Reviewers should only accept papers that align with their precise field of expertise.
- No personal gain from the reviewed research: Reviewers must not benefit from the research under review in any form.
- Maintain ethical behavior: Reviewers must adhere to the highest ethical standards to ensure the fairness and integrity of the review process.
- Confidentiality: Reviewers are required to keep all research information confidential during and after the review process.
- Objectivity and impartiality: The evaluation of the research should be objective and unbiased, focusing on improving the paper.
- Avoid personal biases: Reviewers must be free from personal preferences or preconceptions in their assessment.
- Independence: Reviewers should not accept any external influence that may affect their judgment or evaluation of the research.
- Report scientific misconduct: Reviewers must disclose any suspicions regarding scientific misconduct in the reviewed research.
- Adherence to journal procedures: Reviewers are required to follow all operational procedures set by the Journal, including the use of provided forms and templates.