Reviewer Guideline

Ethical Issues (Reviewers)

  • In the journal, reviewing is carried out according to the double-blind system, and authors are prevented from being acquainted with reviewers and vice versa.
  • Reviewer assignments are sent to experts directly associated with the article or study.
  • In interdisciplinary studies, reviewer assignments are sent to different reviewers in accordance with the fields in the content of the article, and thereby, an attempt is made to preserve objectivity.
  • Reviewers are appointed to perform reviews as two main reviewers and one substitute reviewer. In case of a difference of opinion in the reviews of the two main reviewers, the third reviewer intervenes and is the determiner.
  • Like the authors, the reviewers are obliged to warn the journal management when they notice a conflict of interest.
  • Deficiencies in manuscripts should be clearly stated by the reviewers in the review forms, the reasons should be well defined, and clear feedback should be given to the authors.
  • Reviewers’ criticisms and recommendations should be expressed in an appropriate style.
  • Reviewers are required to complete their reviews within the time given to them and are expected to comply with the ethical responsibilities stated herein.