Instructions to Reviewers

Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts and the review process. Do not share or discuss the content with anyone outside the review process.
Provide an objective and unbiased review, avoiding personal criticism of the author.
Complete the review within the stipulated time frame. If you are unable to meet the deadline, inform the editorial office as soon as possible.
Offer constructive and detailed feedback to help the author improve their manuscript.
Highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript.
Suggest specific improvements and provide clear reasons for your recommendations.
Ensure that the manuscript adheres to ethical standards, including proper citation of sources and avoidance of plagiarism and Generative AI.
Report any potential conflicts of interest to the editorial office.
Evaluate the works on the basis of -

Originality
Relevance to the Field
Appropriateness of the Title, Abstract and Keywords
Theoretical Framework
Methodology
Development of proper arguments, detailed analysis, incorporation of latest and existing scholarship, thematic coherence.

Check that the references are relevant and up-to-date.
Ensure that all content, ideas, or quotations are properly attributed and cited using Chicago citation style.
Ensure the manuscript avoids plagiarism by adequately attributing all sources and representing the author’s original contribution.
Provide a clear recommendation to the editorial office following the Peer Review Template: accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject.
Justify your recommendation with specific comments and evidence from the manuscript.
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might bias your review.