● | Provide fair and objective reviews with clear and timely feedback. |
● | Step aside from reviewing if unqualified to assess the manuscript or if there are conflicts of interest with the authors, companies, or institutions involved. |
● | Do not use ideas obtained during peer review for personal benefit. |
● | Treat all manuscripts received for review as confidential. |
● | Keep unpublished information confidential. |
● | Review manuscripts based only on their academic quality, ensuring fair and unbiased decisions. |
● | Disclose any conflicts of interest. |
● | Work promptly and fairly to address any complaints about submitted or published papers. |
● | Avoid using unpublished information in personal research without the author's written permission. |