Guidelines — Cognix Press Publisher

Authors Guide — Book Authors Guide — Book Chapter Guidelines for Editors Guidelines for Reviewers Packages & Charges

Guidelines for Reviewers

Peer reviewers are essential to maintaining scholarly quality. All reviews follow a double-blind process.

1 Reviewer Responsibilities

Provide an objective, constructive, and timely evaluation of the manuscript.

Assess the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, significance, and relevance.

Maintain strict confidentiality — do not share the manuscript or discuss it with others.

Declare any conflict of interest and decline the review if one exists.

2 Evaluation Criteria

Abstract / Summary
Clearly and accurately describes the content?

Introduction
Subject matter clearly and concisely stated?

Methodology
Approach appropriate with no significant weaknesses?

Results & Discussion
Interpretations and conclusions justified by results?

Writing Quality
Language acceptable, clear, and logically structured?

References
Adequate reference made to other work in the field?

3 Review Outcomes

Reviewers should recommend one of the following:

Accept
Ready for publication with no or minor changes.

Minor Revision
Small corrections needed before acceptance.

Major Revision
Significant changes required; re-review needed.

Reject
Does not meet the required standards.

Timeline

Reviewers are expected to complete their review within 2–3 weeks of accepting the assignment. If you are unable to meet this deadline, please notify the editor promptly.