Definition of Peer Reviewer

Definition: A reviewer pair is a specialist with knowledge and experience in the thematic area of the manuscript to be reviewed, appointed to assess the academic quality, relevance, and originality of the content presented, under the double-blind peer review process.

Requirements:

  1. Independence and Neutrality:

    • Reviewers must ensure the impartiality of their evaluation, avoiding any personal, professional, or institutional bias.
    • They must declare the absence of conflicts of interest with the authors or the research topic of the assigned manuscript.

  2. Confidentiality:

    • It is mandatory to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information contained in the reviewed manuscripts.
    • It is prohibited to use, share, or make public the reviewed information in any format or medium.

  3. Academic Expertise:

    • Possess a relevant academic and/or professional history demonstrating adequate command of the specific topic of the assigned manuscript.
    • Experience in the preparation or review of academic works in the corresponding field.

  4. Ethical Commitment:

    • Follow the ethical guidelines of the journal, as well as the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
    • Respect the deadlines set for the review and notify the editors of any issues that prevent meeting these deadlines.

  5. Constructive and Detailed Review:

    • Provide clear, justified observations aimed at improving the manuscript.
    • Point out strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement according to the established criteria.