At Boffin Access, we recognize that peer reviewers are the cornerstone of scholarly publishing. Their expertise, time, and dedication ensure that the research we publish meets the highest standards of quality, rigor, and integrity. By serving as reviewers, scholars contribute to the advancement of open science and help shape the future of global knowledge.
If invited to review a manuscript, please confirm your availability at the earliest opportunity. If you are unable to complete the review due to time constraints, competing commitments, or subject-matter limitations, inform the editorial office immediately so that alternative reviewers may be assigned.
Only accept manuscripts that match your area of expertise. If the paper lies outside your domain, notify the handling editor promptly and recommend alternate reviewers if possible.
Reviewers must provide fair, objective, and constructive feedback. Criticism should be professional and aimed at helping authors strengthen their manuscript. Reviews must never be influenced by personal, financial, or institutional bias.
Declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could compromise your impartiality, including financial, collaborative, or personal relationships with the authors. If a conflict exists, decline the review request.
Your recommendation should be guided by the manuscript’s scientific merit, originality, methodology, and contribution to the field. Clearly articulate reasons for your decision and suggest specific revisions where appropriate.
The Editor-in-Chief (EiC) has the final authority to accept or reject a manuscript. Reviewer feedback is highly valued and plays a central role in decision-making, but the EiC ensures decisions align with the journal’s aims, scope, and ethical policies.
Manuscripts under review are confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, distribute, or discuss the manuscript with others without explicit permission from the editorial office. Under Boffin Access’s double-blind peer review policy, reviewers must not attempt to identify or contact authors.
Although Boffin Access does not offer financial compensation, we are committed to recognizing the invaluable contributions of our reviewers. Benefits include:
By reviewing for Boffin Access, scholars gain visibility in their research community while supporting a global open-access mission.
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