Instructions for Reviewers

Guidelines for conducting rigorous, fair, and constructive peer review for IJMEER manuscripts.

Reviewer Role at IJMEER

Peer reviewers are essential to IJMEER's commitment to quality. Your expert evaluation helps authors improve their work and enables editors to make informed publication decisions. For the complete review guide, see our full reviewer instructions.

Evaluation Criteria

When reviewing a manuscript, please assess the following:

Originality & Significance — Does the work make a genuine novel contribution to the field?
Methodological Rigor — Are the methods appropriate, sound, and sufficiently described?
Results & Interpretation — Are results clearly presented and conclusions supported by evidence?
Literature & References — Is relevant literature cited? Are references accurate and complete?
Clarity of Writing — Is the manuscript clearly and coherently written in English?

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Complete the review within the agreed timeframe (typically 3—4 weeks)
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of the manuscript content
  • Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting or during the review
  • Provide specific, constructive feedback to help authors improve their work
  • Not share or use unpublished material, ideas, or data for personal purposes
  • Alert the editor to any suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns
  • Base your recommendation on scholarly merit, not personal preference

Writing Your Review Report

A good review report should include:

Summary: Brief description of the study's aim and findings (2—4 sentences)
Major Comments: Critical issues that must be addressed before publication
Minor Comments: Smaller improvements to language, formatting, or clarity
Recommendation: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject