Editorial Guidelines

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of the journal. They are expected to provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based evaluations.

Before Accepting a Review

  • Accept reviews only within your area of expertise
  • Ensure availability to complete the review on time
  • Declare any conflicts of interest

Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality of the research
  • Contribution to the field
  • Relevance to the journal
  • Clarity and organization of the manuscript

Assessment of Manuscript Sections

  • Title: Clearly reflects the study
  • Abstract: Summarizes objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
  • Introduction: Defines research problem and objectives
  • Methodology: Explains research design clearly
  • Results: Presents findings logically
  • Discussion & Conclusion: Interprets results and highlights significance
  • Tables & Figures: Clearly labelled and relevant

Language and Clarity

Manuscripts must be written in clear and professional English. Authors are responsible for ensuring grammatical accuracy and readability before submission.

Reviewer Reports

Reviewers are expected to provide:

  • A brief summary of the manuscript
  • Major issues requiring revision
  • Minor comments and suggestions
  • Evaluation of originality and relevance
  • Assessment of methodology and results

Editorial Decisions

Based on reviewer reports, the editorial team may decide:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revisions
  • Major Revisions
  • Reject

The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

Conflicts of Interest

  • Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Individuals with a significant conflict should not participate in the evaluation or decision-making process.

Ethical Standards and Conduct

  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential
  • Objectivity: Reviews must be unbiased and based on academic merit
  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Missing references should be identified
  • Integrity: Unpublished material must not be used for personal benefit

All ethical matters are handled in accordance with Committee on Publication Ethics guidelines.