Reviewer Resources

Reviewer Resources

Summary

->Your review should be detailed and constructive, enabling the authors to revise their manuscript for ->potential acceptance.

->If recommending rejection, provide clear reasons why the submission does not meet the journal's publication standards.

->To maintain anonymity, refrain from including your name in the report.

  • Reviewer benefits
    • Reviewers will receive a Review Certificate via email upon successful submission of their reviews (a PDF version of the certificate is also available upon request).
    • Review submissions can be credited to your Reviewer Profile through Reviewer Credit.
    • Discount on the Article Processing Charge (APC)—If a reviewer submits a manuscript for publication in this journal, a 10% discount per MS reviewed, which can be cumulative up to 5 manuscript reviews, will be offered to get a 50% waiver on the APC.
  • Reviewer T&C
    • To qualify for the reviewer waiver benefit, you must submit the reviewed manuscript along with critical comments.
    • You may decline a review invitation if the manuscript topic does not align with your area of expertise or if there is a conflict of interest.
    • Do not attempt to review a manuscript if you are from the same lab or institution where the manuscript was submitted.
    • The minimum qualification to serve as a reviewer for this journal is a Ph.D. in the relevant field.
  • Guideline for submitting review comments

Journal Review Guidelines

Pleases check the manuscript and write your comments and suggestions. The comments can be uploaded in a word file and can also be pasted in the online system. Following are the review guidelines which can help completing an effective review of the manuscript.

  1. Review Objective:
  • Evaluate the manuscript's quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.
  1. Structure of the Review:
  2. Summary:
  • Provide a brief summary of the manuscript, including its main aims and findings.
  1. Relevance and Originality:
  • Assess if the manuscript addresses a relevant issue in the field.
  • Evaluate the originality and novelty of the research.
  1. Methodology:
  • Check if the research design and methods are appropriate and robust.
  • Assess if the methods are well described and reproducible.
  1. Results and Interpretation:
  • Evaluate if the results are presented clearly and supported by the data.
  • Assess the validity of the interpretations and conclusions.
  1. Literature Review:
  • Check if the manuscript provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of relevant literature.
  1. Clarity and Organization:
  • Assess the overall clarity and structure of the manuscript.
  • Evaluate the quality of writing, including grammar, spelling, and adherence to the journal’s style.
  1. Figures and Tables:
  • Review the quality and relevance of figures and tables.
  • Ensure they are well-labeled and contribute meaningfully to the manuscript.
  • Ensure all tables and figures are numbered and cited in the text.
  • Ensure all tables and figures are in editable format.
  1. Ethical Considerations:
  • Verify if ethical guidelines were followed, particularly for research involving human or animal subjects.
  1. Recommendations:
  • Accept: The manuscript is suitable for publication with no or minor revisions.
  • Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires minor changes before publication.
  • Major Revisions: The manuscript needs substantial revisions and further review.
  • Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in its current form.
  1. Confidentiality:
  • Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and the review process.
  1. Feedback:
  • Provide specific, constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Be respectful and professional in your comments.
  1. Additional Notes:
  • Highlight any additional concerns or recommendations that could improve the manuscript.