Review Form

Review Form

Reviewers are asked to evaluate each manuscript against the criteria below and to provide specific, constructive comments that will help the editor reach a decision and assist the authors in improving their work.

• Originality: Does the manuscript present new and significant findings?
• Methodology: Are the methods sound, clearly described, and appropriate to the aims?
• Results and interpretation: Are the results supported by the data and the conclusions justified?
• Clarity: Is the manuscript well organised, clearly written, and easy to follow?
• Significance: Does the work make a meaningful contribution to its field?
• Ethical compliance: Are the ethical approvals, consent, and conflict-of-interest statements adequate?

Please conclude with an overall recommendation: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject.