Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewer Guidelines

We appreciate applications to join our community of peer reviewers! The reviewer report should comprehensively critique the submission and consist of much more than a few brief sentences. AISRP does not require a specific structure for reports, however, a suggested format is:

  • Summary
  • Major issues
  • Minor issues

We encourage reviewers to help authors improve their manuscripts. The report should give constructive analysis to authors, particularly where revisions are recommended.

Core Aspects to Critique

While expectations vary by discipline, some core aspects that should be critiqued include:

  • Are the research questions valid?
  • Is the sample size sufficient?
  • Is there necessary ethical approval and/or consent?
  • Are the methods and study design appropriate?
  • Are any statistical tests used appropriately?
  • Are the figures and tables clear?
  • Do the results support the conclusions?
  • Are the limitations acknowledged?
  • Is the language clear and understandable?
Timeliness & Recommendations

To help authors receive timely reviews, reports should be submitted on or before the agreed deadline. At the end of the review, we ask reviewers to recommend one of the following:

  • Publish Unaltered
  • Consider Minor Changes
  • Consider After Major Changes
  • Reject

Note: The overall decision will be made by the Academic Editor.

All Manuscripts Reviewing

First Look
  • Content is communicated clearly.
  • Manuscript is in scope.
  • Addresses a valid research question.
Title & Abstract
  • Title is concise and clear.
  • Abstract is accurate (max 300 words).
  • Abstract stands alone.
Introduction & Main Text
  • Introduction summarises current state and defines aim.
  • Main ideas/findings clearly presented.
  • Study design sufficiently described.
  • Research is ethical.
Tables, Figures & References
  • Figures/Tables are clear and accurate.
  • All key references included.
  • No inappropriate citations.

Reporting Guidelines

We encourage reviewers to use relevant reporting guidelines:

CONSORT (RCTs)PRISMA (Systematic reviews)CARE (Case reports)STROBE (Observational)ARRIVE (Animal exp)TREND (Non-randomized)

Confidentiality & Conflicts

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review are strictly confidential. Do not share or discuss content outside the process.

Conflicts of Interest

Decline to review if you have recent publications, collaborations, or financial interests with authors.

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