Definition of peer reviewer

Peer reviewers are responsible for ensuring that the content developed in submitted articles meets the standards of excellence established by the scientific community. These standards relate to the scientific method and the proper review of the background literature supporting the research. Reviewers must assess whether the applied methodologies are valid and current within the discipline, examine whether the language used is clear, precise, and unambiguous, and determine whether the analyses, interpretation of results, discussion of the literature, and the testing or rejection of the hypothesis have been conducted with rigor.
In summary, peer reviewers are responsible for evaluating both the form and content quality of the manuscript, its originality, relevance, scholarly contribution, and any possible ethical violations.

Requirements to serve as a peer reviewer:

• Hold a master’s or doctoral degree.

• Have published scientific research or studies in the field of social sciences, humanities, or related disciplines.

• Not be affiliated with the same institution as the author(s) of the article.

EstuDAv follows a double-blind peer review process, meaning that neither the reviewers nor the authors know each other’s names or institutional affiliations.