Reviewer Guidelines

As a reviewer for the Ibn Al-Haitham Journal for Pure and Applied Sciences, your contribution is vital in upholding the quality and integrity of published research. To facilitate a fair and thorough review process, please adhere to the following guidelines:

 

  1. Confidentiality

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the review process. All submitted manuscripts must be treated with the utmost discretion. Reviewers are strictly prohibited from sharing any details about the manuscript with individuals outside the editorial team. It's crucial to refrain from discussing the content with colleagues or external parties.

  1. Objectivity and Fairness

Reviews should be conducted with unwavering objectivity, focusing solely on the manuscript's academic and scientific merits. Personal critiques of the author(s) are not acceptable. Feedback should be constructive, specific, and above all, respectful.

  1. Ethical Considerations

Reviewers must remain alert to potential ethical issues, including plagiarism, data manipulation, or inadequate attribution of prior research. Please report any concerns to the editor as soon as possible.

  1. Conflicts of Interest

If you have a potential conflict of interest, such as a professional or personal relationship with the authors, please let the editorial team know and recuse yourself from reviewing the manuscript.

  1. Timeliness

Reviews should be completed within the time frame the editorial office provides. Please let the editorial team know if you can't meet the deadline.

  1. Recommendations

Based on your assessment, please provide one of the following recommendations:

Accept.

Minor Revisions.

Major Revisions.

Reject.