At Asia-Pacific Social Research (APSR), peer reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and fairness of the editorial process. We kindly ask all reviewers to adhere to the following ethical principles:
1. Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. They should not share, distribute, or discuss the content of the manuscript with anyone outside the review process, unless explicitly authorized by the editorial team.
2. Objectivity and Fairness
Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively. Personal criticism of the authors is inappropriate. Reviewers should provide clear, reasoned feedback with supporting evidence, helping authors improve their work.
3. Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest—financial, institutional, personal, or academic—that might influence their judgment. If a conflict exists, reviewers should decline the invitation to review.
4. Timeliness
Reviewers should only accept review assignments when they can complete them within the requested timeframe. If delays are unavoidable, reviewers must notify the editorial office promptly.
5. Acknowledgement of Sources
If reviewers identify any published or unpublished work that has not been properly cited in the manuscript, they should notify the editor. Reviewers are expected to help detect any instances of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or ethical concerns.
6. Professional Conduct
Reviewers must not use information obtained during the review process for personal advantage or to harm others. They are expected to uphold academic integrity and support the advancement of responsible scholarship.
