For Reviewers

Accept a review only when you have appropriate expertise and sufficient time. Evaluate the research question, originality, study design, analysis, interpretation, and relevance. Provide clear, constructive comments supported by specific evidence from the manuscript.

Treat the manuscript and editorial correspondence as confidential. Do not share files or unpublished findings, involve another reviewer, or upload material to external AI services without the editor's permission.

Disclose relationships, collaborations, competition, or financial interests that could affect your judgment. Contact the editor when uncertain and decline assignments where impartial assessment is not possible.

Assess whether methods are sufficiently described, results support the claims, uncertainties are addressed, references are appropriate, and the work meets relevant ethical requirements. Distinguish essential scientific issues from optional suggestions.

Make the recommendation requested in the OJS review form and explain its scientific basis. Keep confidential comments to the editor consistent with the issues raised in the author-facing report.

Respond to invitations and complete reviews by the dates specified in OJS. Notify the editor promptly if you need an extension or can no longer complete the assignment.

Report suspected plagiarism, fabricated data, undisclosed duplication, or other serious concerns privately to the editor. Describe the evidence and avoid unsupported allegations.