The Journal o Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology (JEPT) relies on the expertise and dedication of peer reviewers to maintain the quality, integrity, and impact of published research.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
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Confidentiality: Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents. Do not share or discuss them with others without prior editorial approval.
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Objectivity and Fairness: Provide constructive, unbiased, and evidence-based evaluations of the manuscript’s originality, scientific rigor, clarity, and relevance to JEPT’s aims and scope.
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Ethical Awareness: Alert editors to any concerns about plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, or unethical research practices.
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Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts (personal, financial, or professional) that could influence the review process, and decline reviews where appropriate.
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Timeliness: Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe to ensure the efficient processing of submissions.
What to Evaluate in a Manuscript
Reviewers are encouraged to focus on:
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Originality and significance of the research.
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Methodological quality and reproducibility, including sufficient detail in Materials and Methods.
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Validity of results and soundness of interpretation.
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Clarity of presentation and organization.
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Compliance with ethical standards for human, animal, or cell-line research.
Reviewer Ethics
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Do not use any information obtained through peer review for personal advantage or to discredit others.
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Provide respectful, professional, and constructive feedback that helps authors improve their work.
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Support the journal’s mission of connecting experimental research with clinical practice by recommending improvements when possible.
Recognition
JEPT values the essential contribution of reviewers in sustaining the integrity of scientific publishing. Outstanding reviewers may be acknowledged periodically for their commitment to excellence and fairness.
