Reviewer Guidelines

Role of Reviewers:

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the scientific quality and credibility of publications under Rubatosis Global Publications. Their evaluations support editorial decisions and help authors improve the clarity, accuracy, and impact of their research.

Confidentiality:

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use the content for personal or professional advantage.

Objectivity and Constructive Feedback:

Reviews should be conducted objectively, focusing on the scientific merit of the work. Feedback must be clear, evidence-based, and constructive, avoiding personal criticism.

Timeliness:

Reviewers are expected to complete evaluations within the agreed timeframe. If unable to meet deadlines, reviewers should inform the editorial office promptly.

Conflict of Interest:

Reviewers must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts that may affect their impartiality and decline the review if necessary.

Ethical Responsibilities:

Reviewers should identify potential ethical issues, including plagiarism, data duplication, or unethical research practices, and report concerns to the editor.

Evaluation Criteria:

Reviewers are expected to assess manuscripts based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, validity of results, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Reviewers must not upload manuscripts or any part of them to AI tools or external platforms. AI-assisted tools should not be used to generate or replace critical review judgments.

Review Recommendations:

Reviewers should provide clear recommendations such as acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection, supported by detailed justification.

Acknowledgement of Sources:

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors and notify editors of any significant overlap with existing literature.

By accepting a review assignment, reviewers agree to adhere to these guidelines and uphold the ethical standards of Rubatosis Global Publications.