Inspira Publication is dedicated to maintaining high research standards. Our peer review system ensures the accuracy and importance of submitted work, boosts our journal’s credibility, and upholds academic integrity. By providing expert feedback, peer review refines manuscripts, corrects errors, and enhances research quality before publication. This rigorous process not only preserves our journals’ reputation but also advances knowledge in the field. We extend our heartfelt thanks and sincere respect to all reviewers for their valuable contributions.
Becoming a Journal Reviewer
Are you interested in reviewing cutting-edge research and contributing to the Inspira community? This page details how to begin your peer review journey with Inspira Publication, where you’ll receive various benefits and rewards.
Our Peer Review System
All submitted manuscripts to journals of Inspira Publication, are initially reviewed by the editors. Only those papers that are likely to meet our editorial standards are sent for formal review. Manuscripts deemed by the editors to be of insufficient general interest or otherwise unsuitable will be promptly rejected without external review.
For formal review, we seek two independent expert reviewers, chosen for their expertise, reliability, and experience to evaluate and comment on each article. Reviewers are checked for conflicts of interest, but if you have one, please decline the invitation. Reviewers are asked to respond quickly to the invitation, either accepting or declining. If declining, reviewers are encouraged to suggest alternative reviewers who are qualified and available. If accepted, reviewers are expected to submit a report with a recommendation to accept, reject, or request revisions (classified as major or minor). Editors make the final decision based on the reviewers’ feedback and provide the authors with the outcome.
Ethics for Reviewers
Reviewers must conduct the review themselves; submitting a review under another name is misconduct. Inspira Publication may request proof of identity if identity fraud is suspected. If you have peer review experience, you can volunteer to review our journals by sending your profile to editor@inspirajournals.com
Key Considerations Before Accepting a Peer Review Invitation
Standards of Objectivity
Reviewers should assess the research quality objectively and provide fair and constructive feedback. They should explain and support their judgments to help authors understand the feedback and reasoning.
Maintain Confidentiality
All journals published by Inspira Publication use a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers must ensure their identity remains anonymous to the authors, both in their comments and in any metadata in Microsoft Word or PDF reports. Additionally, information and ideas gained from reviewing must remain confidential and should not be used for competitive advantage. Also, please refrain from discussing reviewed papers with colleagues until they are published.
Report Deadline and Extension Request
We understand you are busy and we try to avoid overloading you with many tasks. As a reviewer for journals of Inspira Publication, you are typically expected to complete your reviewer report within 7 days. If you cannot meet this deadline, please contact the journal editor to request an extension. Reviewers should not delay the peer review process unnecessarily, either deliberately or inadvertently.
Report Suspected Misconduct
Reviewers should report any concerns about misconduct to the Editor-in-chief of the respective journal for investigation. This includes but is not limited to, suspicions of:
Reviewer Rewards and Recognition
Inspira Publication is committed to recognizing and rewarding peer review. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as a reviewer:
I. Reviewers will be invited to attend academic conferences or scientific meetings organized by the Publisher at no cost.
II. By reviewing for our journals, you will be eligible for the annual Inspira Publication Outstanding Reviewer Awards.
Inspira Publication is proud to recognize excellence in reviewing, and each year our journal editorial teams select the best reviewers of the year based on the quality, quantity, and timeliness of their reviews.
