Reviewer Policies
1. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to reviewers)
All reviewers are required to disclose any conflicts of interest or financial interests that may affect their impartiality during the review process. This includes any personal, professional, or financial relationships with the authors, institutions, or research topic. Reviewers must confirm that they have no competing interests before agreeing to review a manuscript. The African Journal of Chemistry follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to ensure that the peer review process remains fair, unbiased, and transparent.
2. Reviewer Guidelines
The African Journal of Chemistry provides clear Reviewer Guidelines to ensure that the review process is conducted efficiently and consistently. Reviewers are expected to evaluate submitted manuscripts for scientific validity, originality, relevance to the field, and clarity of presentation. The guidelines also provide instructions on how to provide constructive feedback to authors, maintaining a professional and respectful tone in their comments. Reviewers are encouraged to be thorough, ensuring that their evaluations contribute to improving the quality of published research.
