Reviewer Guidelines

The International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunication Systems follows a structured and objective peer-review process to maintain the quality, originality, and academic integrity of published research. Reviewers play an important role in evaluating submitted manuscripts and supporting editorial decisions.

1. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and independently.
  • Assess the originality, quality, relevance, and significance of the research.
  • Provide constructive and professional feedback.
  • Identify major methodological, technical, or ethical concerns.
  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
  • Submit their review within the agreed timeframe.

2. Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers should not:

  • Share the manuscript or its contents with others.
  • Discuss the manuscript with unauthorized individuals.
  • Use unpublished information for personal research or advantage.
  • Upload confidential manuscript content to external AI or other third-party tools.

3. Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers should consider the following aspects:

  • Originality: Whether the work provides new or meaningful contributions.
  • Relevance: Whether the manuscript fits the scope of the journal.
  • Technical Quality: Whether the methods, analysis, experiments, and technical explanations are appropriate.
  • Accuracy: Whether the results and conclusions are adequately supported.
  • Clarity: Whether the manuscript is clearly written and logically organized.
  • References: Whether relevant literature is appropriately cited.
  • Figures and Tables: Whether they are accurate, clear, and properly presented.
  • Ethical Compliance: Whether applicable ethical requirements have been addressed.

4. Reviewer Comments

Reviewers should provide clear, specific, and constructive comments that can help authors improve their manuscript.

Comments should:

  • Identify specific weaknesses or areas requiring clarification.
  • Distinguish major concerns from minor corrections.
  • Avoid offensive, discriminatory, or personal remarks.
  • Focus on the manuscript rather than the authors.

5. Recommendation

After evaluating the manuscript, reviewers may recommend an appropriate editorial decision, such as:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

The final publication decision remains the responsibility of the editorial team.

6. Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers should disclose any potential conflict of interest that could affect their impartiality. A reviewer should decline the assignment if they have a personal, professional, financial, collaborative, or other relationship with the authors that could influence their evaluation.

7. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

If a reviewer suspects plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, manipulated results, or other forms of research misconduct, the concern should be reported confidentially to the editorial team with supporting information where possible.

8. Timely Review

Reviewers should complete their evaluations within the timeframe communicated by the editorial team. If additional time is required, reviewers should inform the editorial office as soon as possible.

9. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Reviewers should protect the confidentiality of manuscripts and should not submit unpublished manuscript content to publicly accessible generative artificial intelligence systems for analysis or review. Any permitted use of technological tools must not compromise confidentiality, originality, or the integrity of the peer-review process.

10. Reviewer Recognition

The International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunication Systems appreciates the valuable contribution of reviewers to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing. Reviewer contributions may be acknowledged in accordance with the journal's policies.