Reviewer Guidelines

Essential guidelines for conducting peer reviews for Logan Journal.

Our Appreciation

Thank you for your valuable contribution to the academic community. Peer review is essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of published research.

1. Review Process Overview

Our peer review process follows these key steps:

  1. Invitation: Reviewers receive manuscript details and abstract
  2. Acceptance: Reviewers confirm availability and expertise
  3. Assessment: Detailed evaluation using our review form
  4. Recommendation: Submission of review with recommendation
  5. Decision: Editor makes final decision based on reviews

2. Review Criteria

Please evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

Originality and Significance

  • Novelty of research question and approach
  • Contribution to existing knowledge
  • Importance of findings to the field
  • Appropriateness for journal scope

Methodology

  • Appropriateness of research design
  • Adequacy of sample size and selection
  • Validity and reliability of measures
  • Appropriateness of statistical analysis
  • Ethical considerations

Presentation and Clarity

  • Logical organization and structure
  • Clarity of writing and expression
  • Quality of tables and figures
  • Accuracy of references
  • Adherence to journal guidelines

3. Writing the Review

Review Structure

Major Comments: Substantive issues affecting the validity or significance of the research

Minor Comments: Specific suggestions for improvement in presentation or analysis

Confidential Comments to Editor: Any concerns about ethics, plagiarism, or conflicts of interest

Best Practices

  • Be constructive and respectful in tone
  • Provide specific examples and suggestions
  • Focus on the science, not the authors
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Declare any conflicts of interest

4. Review Recommendations

Choose one of the following recommendations:

Accept

Manuscript is suitable for publication with minor or no revisions

Minor Revision

Accept after addressing specific minor concerns

Major Revision

Reconsider after substantial revisions and re-review

Reject

Manuscript is not suitable for publication

5. Timeliness and Deadlines

  • Standard review period: 3 weeks
  • Notify editor immediately if extension needed
  • Decline invitation promptly if unavailable
  • Contact editorial office for any difficulties

6. Ethical Responsibilities

Key Ethical Points
  • Maintain complete confidentiality
  • Do not use unpublished information
  • Declare all conflicts of interest
  • Do not delegate review without permission
  • Report suspected ethical violations to editor
Reviewer Resources
Review Form Template Publication Ethics Conflict of Interest Form
Review Timeline
  • Initial Response: 3 days
  • Review Completion: 21 days
  • Extension Request: Before deadline
  • Follow-up Reviews: 14 days
Become a Reviewer

Interested in joining our reviewer panel?

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Reviewer Recognition

Our reviewers receive:

  • Certificate of appreciation
  • Discount on publication fees
  • Acknowledgement in annual report
  • Priority consideration for editorial roles
Need Assistance?

Contact our editorial office:

editorial@loganjournals.com