• Assess scientific quality, originality, and relevance of the manuscript.
• Provide clear, constructive, and unbiased feedback to authors.
• Support editorial decision-making through professional evaluation.

• Reviews must comply with COPE ethical guidance for peer reviewers.
• ICMJE recommendations and best editorial practices should be respected.
• Accepting a review invitation implies agreement with these standards.

• Ensure the manuscript topic matches your subject expertise.
• Confirm availability to complete the review within the deadline.
• Declare any potential conflicts of interest.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

• Disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts.
• If a significant conflict exists, decline the invitation.
• If unsure, contact the editorial office before proceeding.

• Do not share or discuss the manuscript with others.
• Do not use unpublished information for personal advantage.
• Do not upload the manuscript to external tools or public systems.

• Evaluate methodology, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Assess ethics approval and reporting standards (human/animal studies where applicable).
• Check clarity, structure, and scientific writing.
• Provide specific comments for authors and confidential notes for editors.

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

Recommendations should be supported by clear, professional justification.