Reviewer Guidelines

Peer reviewers are essential to maintaining the quality and credibility of scholarly publications. Below are the key guidelines for reviewers associated with Contusm Publications.

Confidentiality

• Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
• Do not share or discuss the manuscript with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity

• Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased feedback.
• Criticism should be professional and not personal.

Timeliness

• Submit your review within the specified time frame.
• If you are unable to review, notify the editorial office promptly.

Review Content

• Assess originality, clarity, methodology, and relevance of the manuscript.
• Comment on the strengths and areas for improvement.
• Check for proper citations and potential plagiarism.

Conflict of Interest

• Disclose any conflict of interest (personal, academic, or financial).
• Decline the review if a conflict exists.

Ethical Responsibility

• Report any suspicion of misconduct such as plagiarism or duplicate publication.
• Help ensure that ethical standards are upheld in all reviewed manuscripts.

Review Format

Submit your review using the journal's standard format or online review system. Include comments for the editor and a version for the author.

We value your contributions to the academic community and appreciate your dedication to the peer-review process at Contusm Publications.