Reviewers

Reviewer Responsibilities

Confidentiality, objectivity, conflict-of-interest declaration and timely reviews.

Last updated: 2026-01-01 · COPE-aligned

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review are confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss them with others, nor use information obtained through review for personal advantage.

Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively and constructively. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where they have any conflict of interest.

Timeliness

Reviewers must complete reviews within the agreed timeframe or notify the editor immediately if they cannot.