Reviewer Guidelines

The International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) relies on the expertise and dedication of its reviewers to maintain the highest standards of academic quality and integrity. Reviewers play a critical role in providing constructive, unbiased, and timely evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide Objective Feedback: Evaluate manuscripts fairly, without personal bias, conflicts of interest, or favoritism.
  • Maintain Confidentiality: Treat all submissions and associated data as strictly confidential and do not share information outside the review process.
  • Assess Scientific Quality: Review the novelty, relevance, methodology, clarity, and ethical compliance of the research.
  • Recommend Decisions: Suggest acceptance, revision, or rejection based on rigorous evaluation of the manuscript.
  • Timely Review: Complete reviews within the assigned timeframe to ensure an efficient editorial process.

Reviewer Expectations

  • Provide constructive comments that help authors improve the clarity, rigor, and impact of their work.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the editorial office before accepting the review assignment.
  • Decline the review if expertise is insufficient or conflicts of interest exist.
  • Ensure recommendations are based solely on the manuscript content and its alignment with the journal’s scope.

Recognition and Ethics

  • Reviewers are acknowledged for their contributions in accordance with the journal’s recognition policies, without compromising confidentiality.
  • All reviews should adhere to the ethical guidelines outlined by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
  • Reviewers must avoid using any material or data from the manuscript for personal advantage or future publications.

How to Become a Reviewer

Researchers interested in contributing as reviewers can register through the IJPHS submission system or contact the editorial office directly. Reviewers should have expertise in power engineering or related fields and a strong commitment to scholarly integrity.

IJPHS values the dedication and professionalism of its reviewers and strives to maintain a transparent, fair, and rigorous peer review process that benefits both authors and the broader research community.