Referees

Referees play a crucial role in evaluating submitted manuscripts. Our editors work closely with referees to apply the acceptance criteria stringently and to act promptly in accepting or rejecting manuscripts. Active collaboration of our referees is central to the success of the journals.

Guidelines for Referees

All materials associated with the review process are confidential, including the manuscript, Supplemental Material, author-provided material, referee reports, and other correspondence.

When writing your report, use clear, simple wording and avoid overly negative or polemical comments. We suggest dividing your review into three parts: (I) Comments intended for both the author(s) and the editors; (II) Recommendation; (III) Comments to the editors only.