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ISSN [Print]: 3006-1261
ISSN [Online]: 3006-127X
Publication Frequency: Bi-Annual
Language: [Urdu, Arabic, Eng]
Review: Double Blind peer Review
Abbreviated Key Title: Aliman
Area of Publication: Social Sciences
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Preamble:
Review of the manuscript by reviewers is not only an essential component of formal scholarly engagement, but is also a fundamental step in the publication process . It aids Editor in the editorial decision making. It also allows author(s) improve their manuscript through editorial communications. Reviewers accepting to review a research paper have an ethical responsibility to complete the assignment professionally and correspondingly . The quality, credibility and reputation of a journal also depend on the peer review process. The peer review process depends on the trust and demands that a reviewer is supposed to fulfill this ethically. These professionals are the crucial personals of the review process. As a consequence, they may be (especially young professionals) unaware of their ethical obligations.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan wants to list down 'Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers' so that all reviewers provide their valuable services in a standardized manner.
1.Suitability and Promptness
The Reviewers should:
2.Standards of Objectivity
3.Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
4.Confidentiality
5. Ethical Considerations
6. Originality and Novelty
For evaluating originality, the reviewers should consider the following elements:
7. Structure.
If the layout and format of the paper is not according to the prescribed version, the reviewers should discuss it with the Editor or should include this observation in their review report. On the other hand, if the research paper is exceptionally well written, the reviewer may overlook the formatting issues. At other times, the reviewers may suggest restructuring the paper before publication. The following elements should be carefully evaluated
8. Review Report
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