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.

• Aim and Scope of the journal
• Peer review process
• Author guidelines
• Editorial policies
• Publishing Ethics

• 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.