Guidelines for Reviewer

The Journal of Sustainable Peace & Growth relies on the expertise of reviewers to maintain the quality and integrity of the research published. As a reviewer, your role is to assess submitted manuscripts based on their scientific rigor, originality, relevance, and contribution to the field of sustainability, peace, and economic development. The following guidelines are provided to help you conduct a thorough and fair review:

• Confidentiality: All reviews should be treated as confidential. Manuscripts should not be shared with others, and the content should not be disclosed or used for personal advantage.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must immediately inform the editorial team if they have a conflict of interest, such as a professional or personal connection with the authors or any financial interests related to the manuscript. In such cases, the reviewer may be recused from reviewing the manuscript.

Please evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

• Originality and Relevance:
  • Is the research original and significant in its contribution to the field?
  • Does the manuscript address relevant, timely issues related to sustainable development, peace, and growth?
  • Does the paper offer new insights or add value to existing research and literature?

• Clarity and Organization:
  • Is the manuscript clearly written and logically organized?
  • Are the research objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions easy to follow and well-presented?
  • Are the abstract and keywords accurate and reflective of the content?

• Methodology:
  • Are the research methods appropriate, robust, and well-explained?
  • Are the data collection and analysis techniques sound and suitable for the research question?
  • Are the results valid and reliable?

• Results and Discussion:
  • Are the results clearly presented and discussed in the context of existing literature?
  • Does the discussion draw meaningful conclusions from the findings?
  • Are the implications of the research addressed, particularly with respect to policy, practice, or future research?

• Literature Review:
  • Is the literature review comprehensive and up-to-date?
  • Does it provide a clear context for the research, identifying gaps in knowledge and establishing the significance of the study?

• References and Citations:
  
  • Are the references current, relevant, and appropriately cited?
  • Are the citation practices consistent with the journal’s guidelines (APA style)?
  • Are there any significant references missing?

• Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive comments that help authors improve their manuscript. Be specific about strengths and weaknesses, and suggest ways to enhance clarity, methodology, or interpretation of results.
• Revisions: If you recommend revisions, clearly indicate the major and minor changes needed. Specify areas of the manuscript that require more evidence, clarification, or restructuring.
• Tone and Professionalism: Maintain a respectful, professional tone in all comments. Your feedback should help authors improve their work, not criticize them personally.

• Timeliness: Reviews should be completed within the time frame provided by the editorial team, usually within 2-3 weeks of receiving the manuscript.
• Decision: Based on your evaluation, the editorial team will make one of the following decisions: accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject.
• Reviewer Recommendation: After assessing the manuscript, please provide a clear recommendation to the editor:
  • Accept
  • Minor Revisions
  • Major Revisions
  • Reject

• Plagiarism: If you suspect plagiarism or unethical conduct in the manuscript, please report it immediately to the editorial team.
• Informed Consent: If the study involves human subjects or sensitive data, ensure that ethical approval and informed consent have been obtained and that the study adheres to ethical guidelines.
• Data Integrity: Assess the accuracy and authenticity of data presented in the manuscript. If there are concerns about the integrity of the data or findings, raise them with the editorial team.

• Reviewers should not discuss or share the content of the manuscript with others without the prior consent of the editorial team.
• Your identity as a reviewer will be kept confidential unless otherwise agreed upon.
• If you choose to withdraw from the review process at any point, please notify the editorial team immediately.