Peer-Reviewed Open Access Publishing
Editorial Policies

Reviewer Guidelines

Peer reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and credibility of scholarly publishing. Sentriva Publishers values the expertise of reviewers and expects reviews to be objective, constructive, confidential, and completed within the agreed review timeline.

Excellence in Peer Review

Helping editors make informed decisions while supporting authors through fair, objective, and timely evaluations.

Our Commitment

Maintaining Excellence Through Peer Review

Sentriva Publishers is committed to maintaining a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer review process that supports the publication of high-quality scholarly research. Independent peer review is fundamental to ensuring the scientific validity, originality, and integrity of published work while assisting editors in making informed editorial decisions.

We value the expertise and dedication of our reviewers and encourage evaluations that are objective, constructive, timely, and conducted in accordance with the highest standards of publication ethics and professional integrity.

Before You Accept

Accepting a Review Invitation

Before accepting a review invitation, reviewers should ensure that the manuscript falls within their area of expertise and that they can provide a fair, objective, and timely evaluation. Accepting a review assignment represents a professional commitment to support the editorial process and maintain the integrity of scholarly publishing.

If reviewers are unable to complete the review within the requested timeframe or identify any actual or potential conflict of interest, they should promptly decline the invitation and inform the editorial office so that an alternative reviewer may be invited.

  • Accept review invitations only within your area of expertise.
  • Ensure sufficient time to complete the review.
  • Disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
  • Decline invitations if an impartial review cannot be provided.

Before Accepting

Relevant Expertise

Accept manuscripts that match your research knowledge and professional experience.

Availability

Confirm that you can complete the review within the requested timeline.

Independence

Ensure that your evaluation will remain objective, unbiased, and free from conflicts of interest.

Confidentiality

Treat the invitation and manuscript as confidential throughout the review process.

Professional Responsibilities

Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality, credibility, and integrity of scholarly publishing. Reviews should be objective, evidence-based, and conducted with professionalism, fairness, and respect for authors regardless of their nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or personal beliefs.

Reviewer comments should be constructive, specific, and intended to help authors strengthen their manuscripts while assisting editors in making informed editorial decisions. Criticism should focus on the scientific content of the manuscript rather than the authors themselves.

  • Provide objective and unbiased evaluations.
  • Support recommendations with clear scientific reasoning.
  • Offer constructive and respectful comments.
  • Identify the strengths and limitations of the manuscript.
  • Recommend practical improvements where appropriate.
  • Maintain professionalism throughout the review process.
  • Base conclusions solely on the manuscript's scientific merit.
  • Submit complete and well-reasoned review reports.

Good Review Practice

Be Objective

Evaluate the manuscript based on scientific quality rather than personal opinions.

Be Constructive

Provide suggestions that help authors improve the manuscript.

Be Respectful

Use professional and courteous language in reviewer comments.

Be Thorough

Carefully evaluate all relevant aspects of the manuscript before submitting your recommendation.

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria for Manuscript Evaluation

Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts objectively and consistently based on scientific merit, methodological quality, originality, ethical compliance, and their overall contribution to the advancement of knowledge.

Originality

Assess whether the manuscript presents novel ideas, innovative findings, or meaningful scientific contributions.

Methodology

Evaluate whether the study design, research methods, and statistical analyses are appropriate and scientifically sound.

Results & Conclusions

Verify that the results are clearly presented and that the conclusions are supported by the reported evidence.

Literature Review

Determine whether relevant, current, and appropriate literature has been adequately cited and discussed.

Publication Ethics

Assess compliance with ethical standards, including appropriate approvals, transparency, and responsible reporting.

Language & Presentation

Review the clarity, organization, grammar, figures, tables, and overall presentation of the manuscript.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for peer review are confidential documents. Reviewers must not disclose, discuss, or share any part of the manuscript with anyone outside the editorial process unless authorized by the Editor.

Information obtained during the peer review process must not be used for personal advantage, research purposes, publication, or any commercial benefit before the manuscript has been formally published.

Reviewers should securely delete or destroy manuscript files after completing the review unless instructed otherwise by the editorial office.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers should decline invitations if they have any financial, institutional, collaborative, personal, or academic relationship that could influence—or reasonably appear to influence—their judgment.

Potential conflicts may include recent collaboration with the authors, employment at the same institution, direct competition, financial interests, or personal relationships.

If a conflict becomes apparent after accepting a review invitation, reviewers should immediately notify the editorial office so that appropriate action can be taken.

Key Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Keep manuscripts strictly confidential.
  • Do not share manuscript files with others.
  • Do not use unpublished information for personal benefit.
  • Report ethical concerns immediately.
  • Declare all potential conflicts of interest.
  • Decline reviews when impartiality cannot be maintained.
  • Protect author privacy throughout the review process.
  • Follow the publisher's ethical standards at all times.
Publication Ethics

Reporting Ethical Concerns

If reviewers suspect research or publication misconduct, they should immediately notify the Editor through confidential reviewer comments. Reviewers should not independently investigate suspected misconduct or contact the authors directly.

  • Plagiarism
  • Duplicate submission
  • Duplicate publication
  • Data fabrication
  • Data falsification
  • Image manipulation
  • Missing ethical approval
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Review Process

Review Criteria & Editorial Recommendations

Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, clarity of presentation, and overall contribution to the field. Recommendations should be supported by clear, constructive, and evidence-based comments.

Originality

Assess whether the manuscript presents novel ideas, innovative findings, or meaningful advancements within its discipline.

Methodology

Evaluate whether the research design, methods, statistical analyses, and experimental procedures are appropriate and scientifically sound.

Results & Conclusions

Verify that the results are accurately presented and that the conclusions are supported by the reported findings.

Literature Review

Ensure that relevant, current, and credible literature has been appropriately cited and discussed.

Publication Ethics

Identify any concerns regarding plagiarism, duplicate publication, image manipulation, data fabrication, or ethical approval.

Language & Presentation

Review the clarity, organization, grammar, formatting, tables, figures, and overall readability of the manuscript.


Editorial Recommendation

After completing the review, reviewers should recommend one of the following editorial decisions based on the overall scientific quality and suitability of the manuscript.

  • Accept: The manuscript is suitable for publication in its current form or requires only insignificant editorial corrections that do not affect its scientific content.
  • Accept with Minor Revisions: The manuscript is scientifically sound but requires minor revisions, such as improvements to language, formatting, clarity, references, or small methodological explanations, before publication.
  • Major Revisions Required: The manuscript demonstrates potential for publication but requires substantial revisions, such as significant improvements to the methodology, data analysis, interpretation, organization, or discussion. A revised manuscript should be resubmitted for further evaluation.
  • Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication due to significant scientific, methodological, ethical, or quality concerns that cannot be adequately addressed through revision.
  • Reject and Encourage Resubmission (if appropriate): The manuscript is not acceptable in its current form; however, if the authors undertake substantial revisions, collect additional evidence, or fundamentally improve the study, a new submission may be considered as a separate manuscript.

Constructive Feedback

Reviewer comments should be respectful, objective, and specific. Feedback should clearly explain strengths, identify weaknesses, and provide practical suggestions that help authors improve the quality and clarity of their work.

Review Process

Timeliness of Reviews

Timely peer review is essential for maintaining an efficient editorial process. Reviewers are requested to accept review invitations only when they are able to complete the evaluation within the specified review period.

If reviewers anticipate delays or are unable to complete the review, they should promptly notify the editorial office so alternative arrangements can be made without unnecessarily delaying editorial decisions.

  • Respond promptly to review invitations.
  • Complete reviews within the agreed deadline.
  • Inform the editor immediately if delays occur.
  • Decline invitations when sufficient expertise or time is unavailable.
Ethical Review

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Reviewers must conduct evaluations independently using their own scientific expertise and professional judgment. Manuscripts and reviewer reports are confidential and must not be uploaded to publicly accessible generative AI systems or shared with third parties. Any permitted use of AI-assisted writing tools must comply with the journal's editorial policies, preserve manuscript confidentiality, and must not replace the reviewer's independent assessment.


Reviewer Recognition

Appreciation for Our Reviewers

Sentriva Publishers sincerely appreciates the valuable time, expertise, and dedication contributed by peer reviewers. Their thoughtful evaluations play a critical role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and credibility of published research.

Reviewer contributions support authors in improving their manuscripts while assisting editors in making fair, informed, and evidence-based publication decisions. We recognize that peer review is an essential service to the global scholarly community.

Upholding Excellence in Peer Review

High-quality peer review is fundamental to scientific integrity. Sentriva Publishers appreciates the expertise and commitment of reviewers who help ensure that published research meets the highest standards of quality, ethics, and academic excellence.

Need Assistance?

For questions regarding reviewer responsibilities, publication ethics, or the peer review process, reviewers may contact the Editorial Office for guidance.

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