Reviewer Account Registration Procedures

There are two methods by which individuals may obtain a reviewer account:

1. The Editor-in-Chief or Journal Manager may directly register an individual as a reviewer.

2. Individuals may independently register by selecting the “Register” option from the main menu.

Self-Registration Instructions:

• Navigate to the main menu and click on “Register.”

• Complete the registration form. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory, including: username, password, confirmation of password, validation, first name, last name, and email address.

• Indicate your interest in serving as a Reviewer by selecting the appropriate option in the "Register as" section.

• Upon completion, click the “Register” button to submit your information.

Guidelines for Conducting a Review:

1. Log in using your Reviewer credentials.

2. Click on the “1 active” link to view assigned submissions (the number indicates the total number of active articles assigned to you).

3. Select the title of the article to begin the review process.

4. Proceed through the six-step review workflow as follows:

   1. Respond to the editor’s invitation by selecting “Will do the review,” and confirm by sending the notification email.

   2. Download the manuscript, review its contents, and provide comments directly on the file.

   3. Evaluate the article thoroughly based on the provided criteria.

   4. Upload the commented version of the manuscript.

   5. Provide your recommendation regarding the manuscript.

   6. Submit your completed review.