Reviewer Disclosure

Reviewers of Journal of Development and Management Sciences are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct throughout the peer review process. By accepting a review assignment, reviewers agree to the following disclosure principles:

  1. Confidentiality
    All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, distribute, or use any unpublished material contained in the manuscript for personal, academic, or professional advantage.
  2. Conflict of Interest
    Reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence their objectivity in evaluating the manuscript. Conflicts of interest may include, but are not limited to:
    • Personal or professional relationships with the authors.
    • Institutional affiliations with the authors.
    • Financial interests.
    • Collaborative research relationships; or
    • Competitive academic interests.

Reviewers who identify a conflict of interest should immediately notify the editorial office and decline the review assignment when appropriate.

  1. Objectivity and Fairness
    Reviews must be conducted objectively, fairly, and constructively. Personal criticism of the authors is inappropriate. Reviewers should provide clear, evidence-based comments and recommendations to support editorial decisions and assist authors in improving their manuscripts.
  2. Acknowledgement of Sources
    Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors and notify the editors of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published or submitted works known to them.
  3. Timeliness
    Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe. If a reviewer is unable to provide a timely review or lacks the expertise required to evaluate the manuscript, they should promptly inform the editorial office.
  4. Ethical Responsibility
    Reviewers are encouraged to report any suspected ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices.

Through this disclosure statement, Journal of Development and Management Sciences aims to maintain a transparent, ethical, and high-quality peer review process consistent with international publishing standards.