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Reviewer Guidelines

Peer review, also known as refereeing, is a collaborative process where independent experts in the same research field evaluate and provide comments on manuscript submissions. The feedback authors receive helps them enhance their work, while importantly, it enables editors to assess the paper's suitability for publication.

Each reviewer is expected to conduct manuscript evaluations promptly, transparently, and ethically, adhering to the COPE guidelines available at https://publicationethics.org/files/cope-ethical-guidelines-peer-reviewers-v2_0.pdf.

Reviewers should meet the following criteria:

  • There should be no conflicts of interest with any of the authors.
  • Not affiliated with the same institution as the authors.
  • Reviewers should not have co-published with the authors within the last three years.
  • Possess a PhD degree.
  • Have relevant experience and a demonstrated publication record in the field of the submitted paper (Scopus, ORCID)
  • Are seasoned scholars in the field relevant to the submitted article.
  • Hold a formal and recognized academic affiliation.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Respond to invitations promptly by accepting or declining, and propose alternative reviewers if unable to accept.
  • If additional time is needed to provide a thorough report, request a deadline extension promptly.
  • Peer reviewing involves collaboration among experts, whose critical feedback often enhances research and drives its advancement.
  • To ensure that the content and author information in the manuscript are clear and readable.
  • To assess all manuscripts to ensure they align with the scope of the journal.
  • Maintain the internal integrity of the journal by recommending necessary corrections.
  • Collaborating with the publisher to attract high-quality manuscripts and research that will captivate readers.
  • Ensure that everyone involved in the publication process understands that manipulating citations is inappropriate.

Declaration of Confidentiality

SE journals implement double-blind peer review. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscript content, including the Abstract, until publication. It's also crucial for reviewers to ensure their identity remains undisclosed to the authors, both in their comments and in metadata for reports submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

How to register as a reviewer

To become a peer reviewer in our pool, please register an account in our secure SE Manager Submission system. During account activation, you can specify your areas of expertise or classifications of interest. This ensures that you receive manuscripts for peer review that match your expertise.

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