Journal of Geo Research

Guidelines for the Reviewers

  1. Scope of Review – Accept a manuscript only if its subject matter matches your area of expertise.
  2. Conflict of Interest – Immediately disclose any personal or professional conflict that could affect an impartial assessment.
  3. Comprehensive Evaluation – Examine the paper in depth, focusing on:
    • The significance of the research question.
    • The appropriateness and rigor of the methodology.
    • The reliability and reproducibility of the results.
    • The clarity, grammar and overall presentation of the text.
    • Whether the discussion appropriately interprets the findings and leads to meaningful, novel conclusions.
  4. Review Form – Use only the supplied review‑report template; no other formats are acceptable.
  5. Signature – Sign the completed Review Report Form with your name and, if required, your institutional affiliation.
  6. Quality Standard – Recommend for publication only those manuscripts that meet high‑quality research standards.
  7. Rejection Policy – Do not hesitate to reject papers that contain questionable data, flawed analyses, or unsupported interpretations.
  8. Discussion Strength – Ensure the discussion robustly supports the results, citing relevant and up‑to‑date literature.
  9. Plagiarism Check – Report any form of plagiarism you detect, no matter how minor.
  10. Timeliness – Submit your review by the deadline indicated in the invitation.
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