Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers are essential to the integrity of the journal. We thank you for your time and expertise. When reviewing for Qitaf Journal, please observe the following:

Confidentiality

Treat all manuscripts as confidential. Do not share, distribute, or use the content of submissions for any purpose other than review.

Objectivity

Provide constructive, objective, and unbiased feedback. Personal criticism of authors is not appropriate. Support all comments with reference to the manuscript or relevant literature.

Conflicts of Interest

Decline to review if you have any conflict of interest, including personal, professional, or financial relationships with the authors that could bias your review.

Timeliness

Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe (typically 4 weeks). Inform the editor promptly if you cannot meet the deadline.

Review Criteria

• Relevance and originality
• Methodological rigor
• Clarity and structure
• Adequacy of literature review
• Validity of conclusions
• Ethical conduct of research