Review Invitation

Accept the Review Invitation

If you are willing to review the manuscript:

1. Review all manuscript details.

2. Read and accept the Privacy Statement by selecting the confirmation checkbox.

3. Click Accept Review & Next.

Once accepted:

• The review invitation is confirmed.

• The manuscript is moved to your Active Reviews.

• You can proceed with downloading the manuscript, completing the review form, and submitting your review.

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After accepting the invitation, you are expected to complete and submit your review before the Review Due Date.

Declining the Review Invitation

If you are unable to review the manuscript due to a conflict of interest, lack of expertise, or availability:

1. Review the invitation details.

2. Click Decline Review Request.

3. Enter the reject reason

The invitation is declined and the editor is notified

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If you are unable to complete the review, it is recommended to decline the invitation before the Response Due Date so the editorial process is not delayed.

Step 2: Accept the Review Invitation

After reviewing the invitation details, if you are willing to review the manuscript:

1. Read the review request and verify the manuscript details.

2. Select the checkbox to accept the Privacy Statement.

3. Click Accept Review & Next.

The review invitation is accepted, and you will proceed to the Reviewer Guidelines page.

Reviewer Guidelines

The Reviewer Guidelines page displays the journal's review policies, reviewer responsibilities, evaluation criteria, confidentiality requirements, and ethical guidelines.

Carefully read the guidelines before proceeding.

After reviewing the information:

1. Read the Reviewer Guidelines.

2. Click Accept & Next.

You will now be redirected to the manuscript review workspace, where you can download the manuscript, complete the review form, and submit your review.

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By clicking Accept & Next, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to follow the journal's reviewer guidelines throughout the review process.