Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers make critical contributions to maintaining high standards of scholarly excellence. At Medvix, we deeply value the contributions made by reviewers in the peer-review process, which ensures the quality and integrity of published research. We are responsible for building a supportive and rewarding environment for this critical role.

Responsibilities of Editors-in-Chief

The Editorial Board members are responsible for selecting qualified and unbiased reviewers within the scope of their expertise. They invite reviewers based on their knowledge and availability.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Objectivity and Impartiality: While reviewing the work, remain objective and avoid bringing personal bias or conflicts of interest into play.

Confidentiality: Maintain all submitted manuscripts and associated information strictly confidential. Do not attempt to contact authors or share any information regarding the manuscript with anyone outside the review team.

Constructive Comments: Provide a constructive and insightful appraisal of the research's scientific merit, methodology, clarity, and significance.

Timeliness: Follow the deadlines for the completion and submission of reviews.

Declaration of Conflict of Interest: Declare any potential conflicts of interest that may affect your ability to appraise the article fairly. If you detect a conflict, then respectfully decline the invitation to review.

Decision-Making

Reviewers should give a fair and concise recommendation such as:

Accept: This manuscript is appropriate for publication without any changes.

Minor Revision: The manuscript needs minor revisions concerning some issues.

Major Revisions: The manuscript needs significant revisions related to various methodological, analytical, or presentation issues.

Reject: This manuscript is not suitable for that journal.

The reviewers should make specific and constructive comments to enhance their recommendation with suggestions for further improvements and other requirements, if any, regarding the revision.

Editorial Decision

The editor-in-chief has the final say in whether to accept or reject the manuscript. They consider the reviewers' comments and the quality and originality of the manuscript.

Recognition of Reviewer

While we don’t provide any monetary compensation to reviewers for peer reviews, we take their contributions into account and appreciate the work done by the reviewers. What we want to do is to recognize their service and share it publicly in the academic community.

Thus, reviewers will be essential in maintaining the highest standards for scholarly excellence and contributing to disseminating high-quality research to the Medvix community.