1. Welcome to Nexus Publishing

Nexus Publishing values the essential role reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of our publications. This guide provides comprehensive information to assist reviewers in the evaluation process.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Objective Evaluation: Provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and review process.
• Timeliness: Complete reviews within the stipulated timeframe.
• Ethical Conduct: Adhere to ethical guidelines and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

3. Before Accepting a Review Request

• Assess Expertise: Ensure the manuscript aligns with your area of expertise.
• Availability: Confirm you have the time to complete the review by the deadline.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect your impartiality.

4. Review Process

• Manuscript Assessment: Evaluate the manuscript's originality, significance, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.
• Structure of Review: Provide detailed comments on the following sections:
  • Title and Abstract: Assess clarity and relevance.
  • Introduction: Evaluate the background, objectives, and significance of the study.
  • Methods: Examine the appropriateness and thoroughness of the methodology.
  • Results: Analyze the accuracy and presentation of the findings.
  • Discussion: Consider the interpretation and implications of the results.
  • Conclusion: Assess the summary and future directions.
  • References: Check the relevance and currency of the cited literature.
• Comments to Authors: Provide constructive feedback, highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and specific suggestions.
• Comments to Editors: Offer confidential comments to the editor, including your recommendation and any concerns not addressed in comments to the authors.

5. Review Criteria

• Originality: The manuscript should present novel findings or insights.
• Significance: The study should contribute meaningfully to the field.
• Methodology: The methods should be sound and appropriately applied.
• Clarity: The manuscript should be well-written and logically structured.
• Ethics: The study should adhere to ethical standards and guidelines.

6. Reviewer Recommendations

• Accept: The manuscript is suitable for publication with minimal or no revisions.
• Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires small adjustments before acceptance.
• Major Revisions: The manuscript needs significant changes but has potential for acceptance upon revision.
• Reject: The manuscript does not meet the necessary standards or is outside the scope of the journal.

7. Ethical Guidelines

• Confidentiality: Treat the manuscript and review process as confidential.
• Originality and Plagiarism: Report any concerns about originality or potential plagiarism.
• Bias and Conflict of Interest: Disclose any personal, financial, or professional conflicts of interest.

8. Review Submission

• Format: Submit your review through the Nexus Publishing online review system.
• Anonymity: Reviews are typically double-blind. Ensure your comments do not reveal your identity.
• Timeliness: Complete and submit your review within the agreed timeframe.

9. Post-Review Process

• Revision Evaluation: If the manuscript is revised and resubmitted, you may be asked to review the revised version.
• Continued Involvement: Nexus Publishing values long-term collaboration. You may be invited to review future manuscripts.

10. Reviewer Recognition

• Acknowledgment: Outstanding reviewers may be acknowledged in the journal.

Certification: Reviewers can request a certificate of recognition for their contributions.