Reviewers

Reviewer Guidelines for the Graduate Journal on OJS

1. Logging into journal website https://jpr.vyomhansjournals.com/index.php/gjir/login
   • Use your assigned credentials to access journal management system. 
   • Navigate to the "Reviewer" section on your dashboard.
2. Reviewer Dashboard:
   • Find the list of assigned article(s) for review.
   • Click on the article title to access review details.
3. Familiarize with the Manuscript:
   • Check title, abstract, keywords, and other related information. For any discrepancy ask the editor to clarify the same. 
   • Check also introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.
4. Assess the Manuscript:
   • Evaluate clarity and coherence.
   • Assess research design, methodology, and analysis. Consider originality, significance, ethics, and referencing.
5. Provide Constructive Feedback:
   • Use OJS review form for detailed feedback of each section. 
   • Clearly articulate comments on strengths and weaknesses. Suggest improvements and revisions.
6. Confidentiality and Objectivity:
   • Maintain confidentiality, don't share your opinions directly with the author, colleagues and on any social or academic platforms. 
   • Avoid personal biases, focus on scholarly merit. Use scientific language to give your feedback. 
7. Submission of Review:
   • Complete the review form within the timeframe.
   • If unable to meet the deadline, inform the editorial office and ask for the days you require.
8. Recommendations:
   • Recommend acceptance, revision, major revision, or rejection on the platform.
   •  Justify your recommendation clearly.
9. Additional Comments to Editors:
   • Include confidential comments to editors under the given section on review form.
10. Acknowledge Conflicts of Interest:
    • Disclose any conflicts of interest if there is any, e.g., author is from your lab, department, collaborator, friend, etc.

Check Here: Download Detail Process to Submit the Review Feedback