Reviewer Guidelines

Peer Review Process

OAS Publications follows a double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartiality and ethical integrity in manuscript evaluation.

• Author identities and affiliations remain undisclosed to both editors and reviewers.
• Reviewers’ identities are also kept confidential from authors.

This process guarantees unbiased decision-making and maintains high editorial standards.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Upon receiving a manuscript from the Editorial Office, reviewers should confirm their availability within two days based on their expertise. Once accepted, the reviewer evaluates the manuscript and submits a review decision, choosing one of the following outcomes:

Accepted: If the manuscript is completely relevant and well written

Rejected: If the manuscript is irrelevant

Need to Sent Revision: If any minor/major corrections to be done for manuscript

If revisions are required, authors must revise their submission based on reviewer feedback and resubmit within the designated timeline for a smooth publishing process.

Ethical Standards for Reviewers

Reviewers must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

• Maintain objectivity and transparency in decision-making.
• Provide constructive feedback within the stipulated review timeline.
• Uphold confidentiality regarding unpublished manuscripts.
• The Chief Editor retains final authority on manuscript acceptance or rejection.
• Any conflicts of interest should be communicated to the editorial office.
• Reviewers are encouraged to provide suggestions for journal development and improvement.

Reviewer Benefits

• Publication Discount: Reviewers receive a 50% discount on the publication fee for articles in which they are listed as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd author.
• Reviewer Certification: OAS Publications provides formal Reviewer Certificates in recognition of their contributions.