For Reviewers

Reviewer Ethical Responsibilities

SIARE (Society of Integrated Academic Research and Education) recognizes the critical role of reviewers in maintaining the integrity, quality, and credibility of scholarly publications.

This policy outlines the ethical responsibilities expected from reviewers involved in the peer-review process across all SIARE proceedings.

Aligned with international peer-review ethics standards (COPE)

Confidentiality

Manuscripts must be handled as confidential documents.

Objectivity

Reviews must be fair, unbiased, and evidence-based.

Integrity

Maintain high standards of research evaluation.

Responsibility

Provide timely and constructive feedback.

1. Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.

  • Do not share or discuss manuscripts with others without permission
  • Do not use unpublished data or ideas for personal advantage
  • Review materials must not be retained after completion of review

2. Objectivity and Fairness

Reviews must be conducted objectively and without bias.

  • Evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit
  • Avoid personal criticism of authors
  • Base comments on evidence and reasoning

3. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.

  • Personal or professional relationships with authors
  • Institutional or financial interests

If a conflict exists, the reviewer should decline the review.

4. Constructive and Responsible Feedback

Reviewers should provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback.

  • Highlight strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript
  • Suggest improvements where necessary
  • Maintain respectful and professional tone

5. Timeliness

Reviewers are expected to complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

  • Accept review assignments only if able to meet deadlines
  • Inform editors promptly if delays occur

6. Ethical Vigilance

Reviewers should identify and report any ethical concerns.

  • Plagiarism or duplicate publication
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Ethical issues related to research subjects
For detailed guidance, reviewers should refer to the Plagiarism & AI Policy .

7. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The use of AI tools in the review process must be handled responsibly.

  • AI tools must not compromise confidentiality
  • AI must not replace human judgment
  • Reviewers remain fully responsible for their evaluation

8. Integrity of the Review Process

Reviewers must support the integrity and transparency of the peer-review process.

  • Provide honest and independent recommendations
  • Avoid influencing decisions outside the review system
  • Respect editorial decisions and processes

Contact

For ethical concerns related to peer review:

Email [email protected]
Email [email protected]