For Reviewers | Peer Review Guidelines

Reviewer Protocols & Technical Duty

GTS Press employs a Double-Blind review process to ensure objectivity and technical integrity.

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Technical Review & Scientific Assessment

The primary duty of a GTS Press reviewer is to conduct a detailed technical review of the manuscript's foundation. This involves validating the originality of the research questions, assessing the rigor of the experimental methodology, and ensuring that the data interpretation is sound and logical.

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Constructive Criticality & Scholarly Mentorship

Peer review at GTS Press is viewed as a collaborative mentoring process designed to elevate research quality. Reviewers are expected to provide detailed, actionable critiques that guide authors toward improving the technical clarity and scientific impact of their work.

Ethical Governance for Reviewers

GTS Press is a COPE member. All reviewers must adhere strictly to its ethical principles.

Every manuscript received for evaluation must be treated as a privileged, confidential document. Under no circumstances should a reviewer discuss a manuscript with third parties.

Reviews must be conducted with absolute objectivity. Personal bias, institutional competition, or ideological differences must not influence the technical assessment of any manuscript.

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including recent collaborations with the authors, shared institutional affiliations, or competing financial interests.

Respecting the author's research timeline is a key ethical obligation. Reviewers should only accept assignments they can complete within the stipulated timeframe of 21 days.

Confidentiality Reminder

The content of manuscripts under review must never be shared, disclosed, or used for personal gain. Violation of confidentiality constitutes serious research misconduct.

Reviewer Recognition Framework

GTS Press recognises that the scholarly ecosystem depends on the voluntary dedication of expert reviewers.

Certificate of Contribution

Every reviewer receives a formal, verified certificate for each completed assessment, usable for institutional performance reviews and academic career advancement.

Editorial Credits Program

Active reviewers accumulate "Editorial Credits" that can be redeemed for significant waivers on Article Processing Charges (APC) for their own future manuscript submissions.

Associate Board Promotion

Exceptional reviewers who consistently provide high-quality, timely evaluations are considered for promotion to the GTS Press Associate Editorial Board.

Reviewer FAQs

Common questions from our peer review community.

Submit your academic profile, research interests, and CV to our editorial office at editor@gtspress.org. You will be onboarded to our reviewer database within 5 business days.

Reviewers are expected to submit their evaluation within 21 calendar days of accepting the assignment. Extensions can be requested through the editorial office.

Editorial credits are tracked internally and can be applied to APC waivers on future manuscript submissions. Contact the editorial office to check your credits balance.