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Referee Guidelines

Thank you for agreeing to review manuscripts for our journal published by Eman Research. Your expertise and time are invaluable in maintaining the high quality and integrity of our peer review process. Please read these guidelines carefully before starting your review.

1. Role of the Reviewer

As a reviewer, your primary responsibilities are to:

  • Evaluate the scientific validity, originality, clarity, and significance of the manuscript.

  • Provide constructive, unbiased feedback to help authors improve their work.

  • Assess adherence to ethical standards and transparency.

  • Recommend whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Your review helps ensure that all published articles meet the journal’s rigorous standards and contribute meaningfully to the field.

2. Review Criteria

Please assess the manuscript based on the following key aspects:

  • Relevance and Scope: Does the manuscript fit the journal’s scope in business, social sciences, or related fields?

  • Originality: Is the work novel and does it add new knowledge or insights?

  • Methodology: Are the methods appropriate, clearly described, and reproducible?

  • Data and Results: Are the data valid, sufficiently detailed, and logically presented?

  • Discussion and Interpretation: Are conclusions supported by data and placed in proper context?

  • Clarity and Structure: Is the manuscript well-written, organized, and free of jargon?

  • References: Are sources current, relevant, and properly cited?

  • Ethics: Are ethical issues (e.g., human/animal research approval, conflicts of interest) addressed?

3. Confidentiality and Ethics

  • Treat the manuscript and associated data as confidential.

  • Do not share or discuss the manuscript outside the review process.

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting to review.

  • If you suspect plagiarism, data fabrication, or other misconduct, notify the editorial office immediately.

4. Review Process and Timelines

  • Aim to complete your review within the timeframe specified by the editorial office (typically 2–3 weeks).

  • Submit your review via the journal’s online system using the provided reviewer form.

  • Provide specific, constructive comments that will guide the authors and editors.

  • If you feel unqualified to review the manuscript or unable to meet the deadline, inform the editor promptly.

5. Recommendation Categories

When submitting your recommendation, please choose one of the following:

  • Accept as is: The manuscript meets all criteria and requires no further changes.

  • Minor revisions: The manuscript requires minor changes but is fundamentally sound.

  • Major revisions: Substantial improvements are needed before acceptance.

  • Reject: The manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards or scope.

6. Confidential Comments to the Editor

Please use this section to provide any confidential remarks or concerns you do not wish to share with the authors.

7. Reviewer Recognition

Eman Research values reviewers’ contributions. When possible, we acknowledge reviewer efforts publicly or via reviewer recognition platforms, respecting confidentiality and anonymity preferences.

8. Contact and Support

For any questions about the review process or manuscript details, please contact the editorial office at [insert contact email].

Thank you for helping maintain the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing through your thoughtful and timely reviews.