Reviewer Guide
Notes for Reviewer's Guide
Here are some key points that can be included in the Notes for Reviewer's Guide:
The Role of the Reviewer:
Emphasize the important role of reviewers in maintaining the quality of publications (journals, books, research proposals, etc.).
The reviewer acts as a guarantor of quality and expertise in the relevant field.
Reviewer Responsibilities:
1. Security and confidentiality: Remind the reviewer to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript being reviewed.
2. Readability and Completeness: Reviewers are expected to provide reviews that are clear, detailed, and easy to understand.
3. Fairness and Objectivity: Reviews should be based on established criteria and avoid personal bias.
Timeliness: Communicate deadlines for review submission and encourage reviewers to meet them.
Judging Criteria:
Topical Appropriateness: Ensure that the manuscript is appropriate to the journal/publication field and meets the set criteria.
Originality and Authenticity: Review for plagiarism and ensure novelty.
Research Methodology: Assess the accuracy and appropriateness of the methodology used in the research (if relevant).
Data Analysis and Discussion: Review the accuracy of the data analysis and the appropriateness of the discussion with the research findings.
Conclusions and Recommendations: Are the logical conclusions and recommendations supported by the research findings?
Writing and References: Pay attention to grammar, writing structure, and use of references in accordance with the journal/publishing style.
Providing Effective Reviews:
Provide constructive feedback: Focus on improving the manuscript and help the author improve the quality of their work.
Use clear and specific language: Avoid ambiguous comments and provide concrete examples to support the review.
Include suggestions for improvement: Propose ways to fix the flaws found in the manuscript.
Additional Sources:
Include reliable reference sources that reviewers can use to deepen their understanding of the assessment criteria.
Reviewer Training:
Inform about any reviewer training to improve their skills and knowledge.
Additional Notes:
You can adapt the above points to the specific needs of the field and type of publication being addressed.
Use language that is clear and easily understood by the reviewers.