Reviewer Guidelines
The International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) values the contributions of reviewers in ensuring the integrity and quality of published research. These guidelines outline the responsibilities, expectations, and benefits for reviewers.
Becoming a Reviewer
- Reviewers are selected based on expertise in power electronics, electric drives, energy systems, and related fields.
- New reviewers can express interest by clicking the Join as Reviewer button and following the instructions provided.
- All reviewers must agree to follow the journal's ethical and confidentiality standards.
Reviewer Responsibilities
- Provide timely, constructive, and unbiased feedback to improve the scholarly quality of manuscripts.
- Evaluate submissions for originality, technical quality, clarity, relevance, and compliance with ethical standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of all manuscript content and discussion with the editorial team.
- Declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.
Expected Review Timeline
Reviewers are asked to complete assigned reviews within 2 weeks. If additional time is required, reviewers should notify the editorial office promptly.
Ethical Standards
- Reviewers must not use unpublished material for personal advantage.
- All reviews should be honest, professional, and objective.
- Adherence to COPE Core Practices is mandatory.
Benefits of Reviewing for IJPEDS
- Stay updated with cutting-edge research in applied power engineering.
- Enhance professional reputation and visibility within the research community.
- Receive recognition on the journal website and annual reviewer acknowledgments.
- Networking opportunities with international researchers and editors.
- Optional reviewer certificates for completed reviews.