Instructions for Reviewers

Reviewers are invited to evaluate manuscripts submitted to the Research Journal of Science (RJS) based on their scientific expertise.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers should:

  • Provide objective, fair, and constructive evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

  • Assess the scientific quality, originality, and clarity of the research.

  • Identify possible ethical concerns or plagiarism.

  • Provide recommendations that help authors improve their work.


Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Reviewers must not share or discuss the manuscript with others without permission from the editor.


Conflict of Interest

Reviewers should decline the review if they have:

  • A personal relationship with the authors

  • A professional conflict of interest

  • Any circumstance that could affect their objectivity


Review Criteria

Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts according to the following criteria:

  • Relevance to the journal scope

  • Scientific originality

  • Sound methodology

  • Clarity and organization of the manuscript

  • Adequacy of references

  • Contribution to the field of agricultural sciences