Reviewer Guide

Reviewer Guide for Advances in Information Technology Innovation (ANITI)

Thank you for agreeing to review for Advances in Information Technology Innovation (ANITI). Your expertise and timely contributions are essential to maintaining the high standards of our journal. This guide outlines the key responsibilities and processes involved in the review.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

1. Confidentiality:

  • Ensure that the manuscript and any associated materials are kept confidential.
  • Do not share, discuss, or disclose the manuscript with anyone outside the review process.

2. Objectivity and Fairness:

  • Provide an objective, constructive, and fair assessment of the manuscript.
  • Avoid personal biases or conflicts of interest. Inform the editor if you have any potential conflicts.

3. Timeliness:

  • Complete your review within the agreed-upon time frame.
  • If you are unable to review the manuscript or require an extension, promptly notify the editorial office.

4. Ethical Considerations:

  • Identify any ethical issues, such as plagiarism, duplicate submission, or data fabrication.
  • Report any concerns to the editor immediately.

Review Process

1. Initial Assessment:

  • Read the manuscript thoroughly to understand its scope, objectives, and contributions.
  • Ensure that the manuscript fits within the scope of ANITI.

2. Detailed Evaluation:

  • Originality and Novelty: Assess the originality of the research and its contribution to the field of information technology innovation.
  • Relevance and Significance: Evaluate the relevance and significance of the research to current trends and challenges in IT.
  • Methodology: Review the appropriateness and rigor of the research methodology, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Results and Findings: Examine the clarity and validity of the results and whether they support the conclusions drawn by the authors.
  • Clarity and Organization: Assess the manuscript’s clarity, coherence, and logical organization. Check for language quality and readability.
  • References: Ensure that the references are appropriate, up-to-date, and correctly cited.

3. Providing Feedback:

  • Constructive Criticism: Offer constructive and detailed feedback to help authors improve their manuscript.
  • Specific Comments: Provide specific comments on strengths and weaknesses, suggesting improvements where necessary.
  • Recommendation: Give a clear recommendation (accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject) based on your assessment.

Reviewer Checklist

  • Manuscript is relevant to the scope of ANITI.
  • Research is original and contributes to the field.
  • Methodology is sound and appropriate.
  • Results are clearly presented and support the conclusions.
  • Manuscript is well-organized and clearly written.
  • References are adequate and properly cited.
  • Ethical standards are met.

Submission of Review

  • Submit your review through the ANITI online submission system.
  • Ensure that your comments are divided into sections for authors (detailed and constructive feedback) and for the editor (overall assessment and confidential remarks).

Post-Review

  • After submission, the editorial team may contact you for further clarification or additional information.
  • You may be asked to review revised versions of the manuscript to ensure that the authors have addressed your comments adequately.

Your contribution as a reviewer is invaluable in upholding the quality and integrity of ANITI. We appreciate your dedication and expertise in advancing the field of information technology innovation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the editorial office.