Reviewer Policies
- Reviewers Guidelines
The Global Journal of Food and Agribusiness Management highly values the contribution of peer reviewers in the scholarly publication process. The guidelines provided to reviewers ensure that the review process is fair, transparent, and unbiased, which contributes to the integrity and quality of the journal.
Reviewers are expected to assess the scientific and academic rigor of the manuscript, including evaluating the clarity, originality, and relevance of the research. They should focus on the accuracy and appropriateness of the methodology, the significance of the findings, and the implications of the study for the field of food, agriculture, and agribusiness management. Reviewers should also check that all claims made in the manuscript are appropriately supported by the data presented and that the references are relevant and correctly cited.
In addition to assessing the content, reviewers must ensure that the manuscript complies with ethical guidelines, including the proper use of human and animal subjects, as well as the prevention of plagiarism. They are asked to provide constructive feedback that can help authors improve the quality of their manuscript, while maintaining a professional tone. Reviewers should provide their feedback in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines set by the journal to ensure the efficient processing of manuscripts.
Reviewers must maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscript’s content, not sharing any details with others unless required by the editorial team. They should also declare any conflicts of interest that may arise in the review process. Finally, reviewers are encouraged to remain objective and impartial, ensuring that their feedback is based solely on the academic merits of the work.
2. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (Specific to Reviewers)
To maintain the integrity of the peer review process and avoid bias, the Global Journal of Food and Agribusiness Management has a stringent policy regarding conflicts of interest and financial disclosures for reviewers. All reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may compromise the impartiality of their review. This includes personal, professional, or financial relationships that could be seen as influencing their judgment, such as professional collaborations with the authors, financial support from related organizations, or competing interests in the research topic.
Reviewers must disclose any financial interests or funding sources that could affect their objectivity. This may include grants, sponsorships, or investments that are directly or indirectly related to the content of the manuscript being reviewed. In some cases, reviewers may be asked to recuse themselves from reviewing a manuscript if a potential conflict of interest is identified.
The journal requires that all potential conflicts of interest be declared at the beginning of the review process, and reviewers are obligated to inform the editorial team immediately if any conflicts arise during the review process. These disclosures allow the editorial board to make informed decisions about reviewer assignments and ensure that the review process remains impartial. If the conflict of interest is significant, the manuscript may be reassigned to a different reviewer to avoid any undue influence.
In addition to the conflict of interest, reviewers are encouraged to disclose any financial relationships or sources of funding they have received from organizations or entities that may have a stake in the manuscript’s outcome. This policy is essential to upholding the journal’s commitment to a fair and unbiased review process. Transparency in financial disclosures helps prevent any potential bias and ensures that the peer review process remains objective and credible.
