Reviewer Guidelines

First: Registration in the Journal’s Reviewers Team

Reviewers must hold a Ph.D. degree and be at least at the rank of Associate Professor in one of the scientific or applied fields covered by the journal.
They should have prior experience in reviewing at least 10 peer-reviewed articles and possess the ability to provide accurate scientific evaluation, constructive feedback, and professional recommendations.

Reviewers are required to comply with the journal’s ethical and confidentiality policies, be familiar with international peer-review standards, and follow all editorial procedures adopted by the journal.

To register as a reviewer, please create an account through the following link:
https://gjmsr.eventsgate.org/gjmsr/user/register

The following information must be completed accurately :

  • Full Name

  • University or Institution (Affiliation)

  • Reviewing Interests (Research areas suitable for evaluation)

  • Curriculum Vitae (including academic title, country, university, number of published and reviewed papers, proficiency in English if applicable, and relevant memberships in journals or academic bodies)

  • Link to an academic profile (e.g., ResearchGate, ORCID, or Google Scholar)

After submitting your details, please contact the journal’s administration to activate your reviewer account.
Incomplete profiles may prevent the issuance of reviewer certificates.

Reviewers may update their profiles anytime by logging into their account, clicking the user icon, and selecting “Edit Profile.”

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  1. Review the manuscript carefully and verify its compliance with the journal’s Author Guidelines.

  2. Confirm that all essential components of the paper are complete and properly structured.

  3. Evaluate the research methodology, accuracy of results, and soundness of conclusions and recommendations.

  4. Assess the clarity and quality of the writing, ensuring adherence to academic and linguistic standards.

  5. Provide constructive, objective, and detailed comments that assist authors in improving their work, even in cases of rejection.

  6. Ensure that their feedback is submitted within the specified review period.

Reviewer Privileges

Active reviewers of GJMSR are entitled to the following benefits:

  • Receive an official certificate verifying their participation as a reviewer.

  • Eligibility for discounts or free publication after earning qualifying reviewer points in accordance with journal policy.

  • Access to recent innovations and emerging research trends in various scientific disciplines.

  • Opportunity to conduct training workshops or webinars in collaboration with the journal’s academic programs.

  • Possibility of joining the Editorial or Advisory Board based on performance and contribution.

Before Accepting a Review Invitation

Before accepting a manuscript review, reviewers should consider the following:

  • Relevance: Does the topic fall within your area of expertise?

  • Conflict of Interest: Do you have any financial, personal, or academic conflicts?

  • Availability: Can you complete the review by the assigned deadline?

If unable to complete the review on time, the reviewer must notify the editorial office immediately.

How to Conduct a Peer Review

Review reports should be objective, clear, and constructive, following this recommended structure:

  1. Summary of the Paper

  2. Major Issues

  3. Minor Issues

Comments should be written directly on the manuscript file without including the reviewer’s name, to maintain anonymity.
Feedback must be concise, evidence-based, and professional.

Key aspects to evaluate include:

  • Clarity and validity of research objectives

  • Adequacy and relevance of the literature review

  • Accuracy and transparency of the methodology

  • Reliability of data collection and analysis methods

  • Appropriateness of statistical or analytical tools used

  • Strength and logic of the conclusions

  • Quality and clarity of tables, figures, and visuals

  • Relevance and accuracy of references

  • Originality and contribution to the field

  • Coherence of the abstract and title

  • Language accuracy and academic tone

All reviews must be submitted through the online system within the assigned deadline.

Evaluation Recommendation

At the end of the review, please select one of the following decisions:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

  • Unable to Review

Confidentiality Policy

All manuscripts under review are strictly confidential.
Reviewers must not discuss, share, or use any part of the manuscript’s content outside the review process.
If consultation with a colleague is necessary, prior approval from the Editor-in-Chief is required, and the collaborator’s name must be noted in the Comments to Editor section.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review a manuscript if they:

  • Have a financial or personal interest in the study.

  • Have previously collaborated or discussed the manuscript with the authors.

  • Cannot provide an objective, unbiased evaluation due to any external influence.

Reviewer Recruitment

The Editorial Board of GJMSR welcomes applications from qualified scholars and researchers who wish to join the reviewer community.
Reviewers are selected based on expertise, specialization, academic record, and prior reviewing experience.
Interested applicants are encouraged to register via the journal’s website to ensure that their information and reviewing interests are up to date.