Reviewer Guidelines

Role of the Reviewer

Peer reviewers are essential to maintaining the scholarly quality and integrity of IJDACR. Reviewers provide expert, independent assessment of manuscripts within their area of specialisation. All reviews follow a double-blind protocol — reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors, and vice versa.

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts on the following dimensions:

Originality

Does the work present novel contributions to the field?

Methodological Rigour

Are the methods appropriate, clearly described, and reproducible?

Relevance

Does the topic fall within the journal's scope and advance knowledge?

Clarity of Presentation

Is the manuscript well-structured, logically organised, and clearly written?

Literature Coverage

Does the work adequately reference and build upon prior research?

Data and Results

Are the results accurately presented and supported by the data?

Significance

Does the work have practical or theoretical impact?

Ethical Compliance

Has the research been conducted in accordance with ethical standards?

Ethical Responsibilities

Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review are confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use the content for personal gain.
Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must decline assignments where a conflict (financial, institutional, or personal) could affect objectivity.
Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be thorough, fair, and constructive. Personal criticism of authors is unacceptable.
Timeliness: Reviewers should complete evaluations within the agreed timeframe. If unable to complete, the editor should be notified promptly.
Plagiarism Awareness: Reviewers who suspect plagiarism or ethical violations should notify the editor immediately, providing specific evidence where possible.

Review Recommendations

Based on evaluation, reviewers should recommend one of the following decisions:

The manuscript is suitable for publication with no or minimal changes.

Minor Revisions

Generally acceptable but requires minor corrections before final acceptance.

Major Revisions

Substantive changes are required. The revised manuscript will undergo re-evaluation.

Reject

The manuscript does not meet the standards for publication in IJDACR.

Join as a Reviewer

IJDACR welcomes qualified academics and researchers to join the reviewer panel. Candidates are evaluated based on their published research record and domain expertise. To express interest, contact editor@ijdacr.com with your CV and areas of specialisation.