Ekológia (Bratislava)

All reviewers are expected to adhere to COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. They should provide accurate personal and professional information, reflecting their expertise and including verifiable and precise contact details. Moreover, reviewers should agree to review papers within their research interests.

The reviewer report plays a crucial role in the manuscript evaluation process, and therefore it should provide a comprehensive critique rather than just a few brief sentences. While the journal does not require a specific structure for the reports, we strongly encourage reviewers to provide constructive feedback that helps authors improve their manuscript. The report should offer a thoughtful and analytical analysis, particularly when recommending revisions. To ensure a productive review process, reviewers may include additional confidential comments to the editor if there are specific points they prefer not to share directly with the authors. It is important to note that accepting a paper without any comments is not allowed, as constructive feedback is essential for the authors' growth and manuscript enhancement.

Reviewers' responsibilities

Contribution to editorial decisions

Peer review can assist authors in improving their work and assists editors in making judgments about publication.

Promptness

Reviewers must inform the editor and deny reviews if they discover they lack the authority to examine the research in the article or if they think they lack the authority to review the research in the collected article and cannot be reviewed right away.

Keep Information Private

Sending articles for review ought to be handled as confidential correspondence. It cannot be discussed or shared with outside parties without the editor's consent.

Standards of objectivity

Honesty in writing is required. It would be inappropriate to attack the author directly. Analysts need to be explicit in expressing their opinions and back them up with data.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers ought to look for pertinent published works that the author hasn't cited. Any declaration of earlier findings, conclusions, or assertions must be included in a proper certification. Please alert the editor to any notable overlaps or similarities between the paper and other publications that the reviewer is aware of beforehand.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Ideas that have undergone peer review or associated data should be kept private and not utilized for one's own benefit. Manuscripts on the manuscript should not be reviewed by reviewers who are in a partnership, competitive connection, or other type of relationship with an author, company, or organization.

By addressing these key aspects in the reviewer’s report, the journal aims to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of manuscripts, promote high-quality research, and provide authors with valuable feedback to enhance their work.