Reviewer Policies
- Reviewers Guidelines
- Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to reviewers)
1. Reviewers Guidelines
The International Journal of Diseases and Disorders, published by Elixir Publishers, relies on expert reviewers to maintain the academic quality of its publications. The guidelines provided to reviewers are critical to ensure the integrity of the peer review process and uphold the journal’s reputation for rigorous academic standards.
Reviewers are asked to assess manuscripts objectively, based on scientific merit, clarity of the methodology, and relevance of the research to the field. They should evaluate whether the conclusions are supported by the data, and provide constructive feedback to authors.
Reviewers should assess the originality of the manuscript, ensuring it adheres to ethical guidelines, including plagiarism checks. They are expected to evaluate the quality of writing and presentation, ensuring that the manuscript is clear, concise, and free from errors.
Reviewers must maintain confidentiality throughout the review process. They are not permitted to disclose or use information from the manuscript for their personal advantage. The journal encourages a constructive review process where feedback is offered in a manner that aids the author in improving the manuscript. Reviewers are also expected to complete their assessments within the set time frame to ensure a smooth and timely publication process.
Additionally, the guidelines include recommendations on the types of manuscripts that reviewers should expect to review, including original research articles, review papers, case studies, and others, based on their area of expertise. The review process is designed to be fair, transparent, and efficient, with the ultimate goal of advancing high-quality research.
2. Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to reviewers)
The International Journal of Diseases and Disorders, published by Elixir Publishers, takes the issue of conflicts of interest very seriously in the peer review process. Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts that may affect their objectivity in evaluating a manuscript. This policy ensures that the peer review process remains fair and unbiased, with the goal of providing authors with accurate, constructive, and impartial feedback.
Reviewers must declare any financial interests, personal relationships, or other professional engagements that could be perceived as conflicts of interest. If a reviewer has a relationship with the author(s) of the manuscript, or if there is a financial relationship that could bias their opinion, the reviewer is expected to disclose this at the outset of the review process. This could include relationships such as co-authorship on recent publications, shared research funding, or professional collaborations.
If any conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer is expected to recuse themselves from the review of that manuscript. This ensures that the decision-making process is not influenced by any external factors and is based solely on the academic quality of the manuscript.
In some cases, if a conflict of interest is disclosed or suspected, the editorial team at Elixir Publishers will reassign the manuscript to another reviewer to ensure an unbiased and objective review.
The International Journal of Diseases and Disorders ensures that these guidelines are consistently followed to maintain the integrity of the journal and to foster a transparent, high-quality peer review process. This also assures authors that their work will be evaluated based on merit, free from undue influence.
