Reviewer Responsibilities

By accepting a review invitation, the reviewer undertakes to:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of the manuscript and all related correspondence;
• Disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest at the earliest opportunity;
• Provide objective, constructive feedback supported by reasoned argument;
• Complete the review within the agreed timeframe and notify the editorial office promptly if a delay becomes unavoidable;
• Report any concerns about scientific or publication misconduct directly to the handling editor;
• Refrain from any direct contact with the authors regarding the manuscript.