REVIEWER POLICY
Annals of Education recognizes peer reviewers as an essential part of maintaining the quality, credibility, and academic integrity of published research. Reviewers are expected to conduct their responsibilities with fairness, objectivity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Reviewer Selection
Reviewers are selected based on their academic expertise, research experience, subject knowledge, and scholarly contributions relevant to the submitted manuscript.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
- Evaluate manuscripts objectively and independently.
- Assess originality, academic quality, relevance, and contribution.
- Provide clear, constructive, and professional feedback.
- Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process.
- Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.
- Report any suspected ethical concerns or research misconduct.
- Declare any actual or potential conflict of interest.
Confidentiality and Ethics
Reviewers must not disclose, copy, share, or use unpublished manuscript content for personal or professional benefit. All information obtained during the review process must remain confidential.
Objectivity and Fairness
Manuscripts should be evaluated solely on their academic merit, originality, methodological quality, and relevance. Personal, institutional, geographical, or other characteristics of authors must not influence the review.
Editorial Decision
Reviewer recommendations assist the editorial team in reaching an informed decision; however, the Editor-in-Chief and/or Editorial Board retains final authority regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection.
Commitment to Quality
Annals of Education appreciates the valuable contribution of reviewers and is committed to maintaining a fair, rigorous, transparent, and ethical peer-review process.
