Thank you for agreeing to serve as a reviewer for Asia-Pacific Social Research (APSR). Your expertise and commitment are essential to maintaining the quality and integrity of our journal. Please carefully review the following guidelines to ensure a constructive and ethical review process.
1. Role and Responsibilities
Provide an objective, thorough, and timely evaluation of the manuscript.
Assess the originality, validity, significance, and clarity of the research.
Identify any ethical concerns, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or conflicts of interest.
Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and review process. Do not share or discuss manuscripts outside the review process.
2. Conflict of Interest
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest (personal, financial, professional) before accepting a review.
Decline to review if a conflict exists that could bias your judgment.
3. Timeliness
Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe (typically 2–4 weeks).
If you need additional time or must decline, promptly inform the editorial office.
4. Review Content
Provide clear, constructive, and respectful comments to the authors.
Separate confidential comments to the editor from comments visible to the authors.
Focus on scientific rigor, methodology, originality, relevance, and presentation.
Suggest specific improvements where applicable.
5. Ethical Considerations
Report any suspected ethical issues (e.g., plagiarism, duplicate publication) to the editor.
Do not use information from the manuscript for personal advantage before publication.
6. Review Submission
Submit your review via the online system within the deadline.
Follow any additional instructions provided in the reviewer invitation email.
We appreciate your valuable contribution to the peer review process and the scholarly community.
