Reviewer Responsibilities

Thank you for serving as a reviewer. Your evaluation ensures that only high-quality, ethical, and academically sound research is published. Please follow the instructions below when completing the review form.

  1. Confidentiality
  • Treat the manuscript and all related materials as strictly confidential.
  • Do not share, copy, or discuss the manuscript with others.
  • The review process is double-blind: author identities and reviewer identities must remain anonymous.
  1. How to Use the Review Form
    A. Manuscript Information

Fill in:

  • Manuscript Title
  • Date Reviewed
  • Reviewer (Anonymous)

B. Scoring Table

  • Rate each criterion using the scale:
    5 – Excellent | 4 – Good | 3 – Fair | 2 – Weak | 1 – Poor | N/A – Not Applicable
  • Provide one rating per criterion.
  • Use the rating scale honestly and objectively based on your assessment of the manuscript.

C. Comments for the Authors

  • Provide clear, constructive, and professional comments.
  • Highlight strengths as well as areas that need improvement.
  • Focus on structure, clarity, methodology, literature use, ethics, argumentation, and APA compliance.
  • Do not include personal information or identifying details that reveal your identity.

D. Recommendation

a. Select only one recommendation:

  • Accept
  • Accept with Minor Revision
  • Major Revision Required
  • Resubmit for Review
  • Reject

b. Your comments should support your recommendation.

  1. Ethical Responsibilities
  • Disclose any conflict of interest immediately (professional, financial, personal).
  • Decline the review if the manuscript topic falls outside your expertise.
  • Report any suspected plagiarism, unethical research practices, or data manipulation to the editor.
  1. Timeliness
  • Please complete the review within the specified deadline.
  • If you need additional time, notify the editor as soon as possible.
  1. Professional Conduct
  • Maintain a respectful and academic tone.
  • Provide feedback aimed at improving the manuscript quality.
  • Avoid judgmental language or comments unrelated to scholarly content.