Information for Reviewers

Information for Reviewers

The review process is an important aspect of the publication process of a manuscript. It helps the editor in making decision on the manuscript to accept / reject and also enables the author to improve the manuscript.

The journal operates a single blind peer review system.

Before accepting to review a manuscript, reviewers should ensure that:

• manuscript is within the area of expertise.
• can dedicate appropriate time to conduct a critical review of the manuscript.

Review reports:

In evaluating a manuscript, reviewers should adhere on the following:

• Originality
• Contribution to the area of research
• Technical quality
• Clarity of presentation
• Depth of research

Reviewers should also:

• Observe that the author(s) have followed the instruction for authors, journal policies and publication ethics.
• The report should be accurate, objective, constructive and unambiguous. Comments should be backed by facts and constructive arguments with regard to the content of the manuscript.
• Necessary corrections and suggestions for improvements in the manuscript should be made by the Reviewers.

Timeliness:

Reviewers should only accept manuscript that they are confident that they can dedicate appropriate time in reviewing. Thus, reviewers should review and return manuscripts in a timely manner.

Recommendations:

Reviewers’ recommendation should be either

• Accept
• Requires minor corrections
• Requires moderate revision
• Requires major revision
• Reject

Recommendation should be backed with constructive arguments and facts based on the content of the manuscript.