Reviewer Guidelines

Thank you for agreeing to review manuscripts for Journal Elections and Political Parties (JEPP). As a reviewer, your expertise plays a crucial role in maintaining the journal's academic standards. Below are the key guidelines to help you provide a thorough and constructive review.

1. General Responsibilities

Ensure a fair, objective, and confidential review process.
Assess the manuscript based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope.
Provide constructive and detailed feedback to assist authors in improving their work.
Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential biases.

2. Review Criteria

Originality: Does the manuscript present new insights or a fresh perspective?
Relevance: Is the topic aligned with the scope of JEPP?
Methodology: Are the research methods appropriate and well-explained?
Structure & Clarity: Is the paper well-organized and easy to follow?
References: Are the citations appropriate and up to date?

3. Review Process

Reviewers should complete their evaluations within 2-8 weeks of receiving a manuscript. If an extension is needed, kindly inform the editor. Reviews should be submitted via the journal's online review system.

4. Ethical Considerations

Maintain confidentiality—do not share manuscript details with others.
Avoid personal criticism; focus on academic content.
Report any ethical concerns, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, to the editor.

5. Recommendation Options

After reviewing, please select one of the following recommendations:

Accept: The manuscript is ready for publication.
Minor Revisions: Requires small improvements before acceptance.
Major Revisions: Needs substantial changes before reconsideration.
Reject: Does not meet the journal's quality standards.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the review process, please contact the editorial team.

Thank you for your valuable contribution to the Journal Elections and Political Parties!