For reviewers
Reviewer Guidelines
Thank you for reviewing for AIJAMAY. These guidelines explain what we ask of you.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · AIJAMAY · ISSN 3048-9822 (Online)
Before you accept
- Accept only if the manuscript is within your expertise.
- Decline if you have any conflict of interest – for example, you know or have worked with the authors, or work at the same institution.
- Accept only if you can complete the review within about 1–2 weeks; tell the editor early if you need more time.
- Reply to the invitation promptly, even if you decline – suggesting an alternative reviewer is very helpful.
Confidentiality
The manuscript is a confidential document. Do not share it, discuss it with others, or use its content before publication. Do not upload it to generative AI tools. Do not try to identify the authors.
What to evaluate
- Originality and significance of the contribution
- Fit with the journal’s aims and scope
- Appropriateness and rigour of the methods – for interventions, the control condition, sample size and how the practice is described
- Whether the conclusions follow from the results, without claims the evidence cannot support
- Correct use of classical sources and terms
- Clarity, organisation and length
- Relevance and accuracy of references
- Ethical issues – ethics approval, consent, trial registration, adverse events, suspected plagiarism or data problems
Writing the report
- Summary – the main claims of the paper in your own words.
- Major issues – problems that must be addressed for the paper to be publishable.
- Minor issues – presentation, wording and referencing points.
- Confidential comments – anything for the editor only.
- Recommendation – accept, minor revision, major revision or reject.
Be specific, constructive and courteous. Do not ask authors to cite your own work unless it is genuinely essential.
Recommendations
| Recommendation | Use when |
|---|---|
| Accept | Publishable as it stands |
| Minor revision | Small changes; no further review needed |
| Major revision | Substantial changes; you may be asked to review again |
| Reject | Fundamental flaws or outside scope |
Recognition
Reviewers can request a certificate of reviewing from the editorial office after completing a review.
Further guidance: COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.
AIJAMAY at a glance
- ISSN3048-9822
- ReviewDouble-blind, ≥2 reviewers
- Author feesNone
- LicenceCC BY 4.0
- FrequencyMonthly
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