Reviewer Guidelines

Thank you for agreeing to review for this journal. Your expertise contributes directly to the quality of science in your field.

Confidentiality

The manuscript you receive is confidential. Do not share it without prior permission from the editorial office, and do not upload manuscript content to third-party AI tools.

Conflict of Interest

Decline the review immediately if you are a collaborator of any author (within 3 years), are at the same institution as any author, have a financial or personal competing interest, or feel unable to review objectively.

Timeline

You have 21 days to complete your review. If you cannot meet this deadline, please notify us immediately.

What to assess

  1. Scientific validity — Are the methods sound and the conclusions supported by the data?
  2. Originality — Does this work advance the field?
  3. Scope — Is the manuscript appropriate for this journal?
  4. Clarity — Is it clearly written and well-structured?
  5. Ethics — Any concerns about research ethics, data integrity, or authorship?

Structure

Provide a brief Summary, numbered Major concerns, numbered Minor concerns, and a Recommendation (Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject). Reviews should be professional, specific, and constructive. Your recommendation is advisory; the final decision rests with the editor.