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.

You can apply to join our reviewer network by creating an account through our online registration portal. During registration, you must provide your academic profile, institutional affiliation, and specific research interests. Our editorial office will evaluate your application and onboard you within 3-5 business days.

Reviewers are expected to submit their comprehensive evaluation within 21 calendar days of accepting an assignment. This ensures a timely publication process for authors. If you require additional time, you must request an extension from the editorial office before the deadline expires.

To maintain strict objectivity, the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are concealed throughout the evaluation process. You will not see author names or affiliations, and your identity will remain strictly confidential from the authors.

Your Editorial Credits are tracked securely in our internal ledger for every completed review. When you are ready to submit your own manuscript, simply contact the editorial office with your submission details, and your accumulated credits will be applied as a significant waiver toward the Article Processing Charge.