Reviewer Guideline

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Upon accepting the invitation, the reviewer is obliged to consider the “Reviewer Evaluation Criteria” throughout the process. This responsibility entails not only assisting editors in their decision-making but also guiding authors in improving their work. The reviewer should indicate missing references, citations, or other elements to ensure the scholarly integrity of the manuscript.

Adherence to Deadlines
Any reviewer who feels unqualified to evaluate a manuscript, or foresees being unable to complete the review in a timely manner, must promptly notify the editors and decline the invitation. This ensures that a new reviewer can be appointed without delay.

Confidentiality
All manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential until publication. Reviewers must not share information from assigned manuscripts with others. This rule applies equally to reviewers who decline the invitation. Reviewer identities are never disclosed or published.

Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted impartially and based on scholarly merit. Feedback should be constructive and designed to help authors improve their work. Personal criticism of the authors is inappropriate.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. They must also inform the editor of any significant similarity between the manuscript under review and other published or unpublished works.

Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must avoid any conflict of interest with the manuscript under review. Should such a situation arise, or if the assignment falls outside their expertise, reviewers must inform the editor immediately and, if necessary, withdraw from the review process.

Ethical Responsibility
If a reviewer identifies plagiarism or any ethical misconduct during the review, they must inform the editor. Reviewers must recognize that all manuscripts submitted for review are the intellectual property of their authors, and respecting this right is a fundamental ethical obligation.