RevieweGuide
Thank you for agreeing to review this manuscript. Your expertise is invaluable in assessing the quality, clarity, and relevance of the research. Please use the following guidelines to structure your review:
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Thoroughness: Ensure you read the manuscript carefully, evaluating each section based on the provided criteria in the review form. Your insights on the study’s methodology, relevance, and novelty are crucial for the author and the editorial team.
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Constructive Feedback: Provide specific, actionable feedback that can help the authors improve their work. Aim to highlight both the strengths and areas for improvement within the manuscript.
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Objectivity: Focus on the content of the manuscript rather than the authors. Avoid personal comments and ensure your critique is fair and unbiased.
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Confidentiality: Treat the manuscript as a confidential document. Do not discuss its content with others or use any part of it in your own research until it has been published.
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Timeliness: Please complete your review by the deadline specified in the invitation. If you require additional time, inform the editor as soon as possible.
As a reviewer, you are expected to uphold the integrity of the peer review process. Sound like an intimidating amount of responsibility? We’re here to help.
In this guide, we’ll go over the basics of identifying and declaring competing interests. This is one of the most important ways to promote ethical peer review.
