User guide for reviewers
Guidelines for Reviewers
1. Respond to a Review Invitation
When invited by the Editorial Board to review a manuscript, you will receive an email containing manuscript information, review deadlines, and a link to access the journal system.
2. Accept or Decline the Review Request
- Accept Review
- Decline Review Request
3. Read the Reviewer Guidelines
Please read the journal's reviewer guidelines carefully before beginning your review.
4. Conduct the Review
- Download the manuscript.
- Evaluate the manuscript.
- Provide comments to the author and editor.
- Upload annotated files if necessary.
5. Make a Recommendation
| Recommendation | Description |
|---|---|
| Accept Submission | Suitable for publication. |
| Revisions Required | Minor revisions needed. |
| Resubmit for Review | Major revisions required. |
| Resubmit Elsewhere | Outside the journal scope. |
| Decline Submission | Not suitable for publication. |
6. Communicate with Editors
Use the Discussion section to communicate with the Editorial Board.
7. Complete the Review
Click Submit Review after entering comments and selecting a recommendation.
Reviewer Ethics
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Provide objective evaluations.
- Declare conflicts of interest.
- Respect review deadlines.
