Reviewers are expected to write reviews in a timely, collegial, and constructive manner. Maintaining PSM Journals as a scientific journal of the highest quality depends on reviewers with a high level of expertise and an ability to be objective, fair, and insightful in their evaluation of manuscripts.
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Reviewers Responsibilities
Reviewership
Reviewers are an essential part of the peer-review process and are important benchmarks for quality publications. Although sometimes tedious and time-consuming, reviewing a manuscript is also a privilege.
Pre-acceptance Obligations
Reviewers are expected to only accept to review the manuscript when the scope of the research/study falls within his/her areas of expertise and that they have sufficient time to submit the report timely.
Conflict of Interest and Willingness
Reviewers shall decline to review the manuscript if there is any conflict of interest, the study is beyond the ken of knowledge or they are unable to submit the evaluation in time. They shall notify the editors at their earliest convenience and can/shall suggestive alternative reviewers.
Confidentiality
Reviewers shall only access the submitted manuscripts for evaluation of quality and peer-review process. They shall not disclose any contents (full or partial) in any media (electronic or print) before the publication of the material or without prior written consent of the authors. Any idea or concept generated through the submitted manuscript shall not be used for personal benefits or financial gain.
Objectivity
Reviewers are requested to comments on scientific contents, appropriateness of the study, and value of the outcome. They are requested not to assess the manuscripts based on race, gender, geographical origin, religion, and ethnicity, and on any other personal or commercial interests.
Meeting Standards
Reviewers shall adhere to the criteria set by the journal in the online portal. Any comments on competing interests, duplication of publication, unethical practice, or dubious act shall be conducted to the editor in the “confidential comments to the Editor” section in the online submission system.
