Reviewer Guidelines
Welcome to the Global Scholar International Multidisciplinary Contemporary Research Journal. Your expertise is vital in maintaining the quality and integrity of our journal. Below are the guidelines to help you through the review process.
Purpose of Review
The primary aim of the review process is to provide constructive feedback to authors, ensure the quality of published research, and uphold the journal’s academic standards. As a reviewer, your evaluation will help the editorial team make informed decisions regarding manuscript acceptance.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts received for review are confidential. Reviewers must not share the content of the manuscript or discuss it with others. Any potential conflict of interest must be disclosed before proceeding with the review.
Criteria for Review
When evaluating a manuscript, reviewers are requested to consider the following criteria:
• Originality: Novel ideas, methods, or findings
• Relevance: Suitability to the journal’s scope
• Methodology: Appropriate and clearly described methods
• Analysis: Clear presentation and proper data analysis
• Clarity and Structure: Logical organization and coherence
• Literature Review: Relevant and adequately cited sources
• Conclusions: Supported by data and clearly articulated
Review Process
• Timeliness: Reviews should be completed within 5 days of manuscript receipt.
• Constructive Feedback: Provide clear, specific, and helpful comments.
• Recommendation: Indicate acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.
Writing Your Review
• Introduction: Brief summary and overall impression of the manuscript
• Detailed Comments: Section-wise feedback (introduction, methods, results, discussion)
• Suggestions for Improvement: Practical recommendations
• Confidential Comments to the Editor: If required
Ethical Considerations
• Bias: Reviewers must remain objective and avoid personal or professional bias.
• Plagiarism: Any suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns must be reported to the editorial team.
Final Steps
Once the review is completed, reviewers are requested to submit their review to editor@gsimcrj.com. Reviewers may keep a copy for personal records but must not disclose the review content.
Acknowledgment
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort devoted by reviewers to support the Global Scholar International Multidisciplinary Contemporary Research Journal. Your contribution plays a vital role in advancing multidisciplinary research.