Reviewer Guidelines | Fnon Al-Rafidayn Journal

The peer-review process is a cornerstone of quality in academic publishing. At Fnon Al-Rafidayn Journal, we adhere to a double-blind peer review policy to ensure objectivity, transparency, and academic integrity. Reviewers are entrusted with a critical role in upholding the scholarly standards of the journal.

Review Timeline

Reviewers are expected to submit their evaluations within 4 weeks from the date of invitation. If additional time is needed, please notify the editorial board promptly to make necessary arrangements.

Journal Scope

Reviewers should ensure the submission aligns with the journal’s core disciplines:

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are kindly asked to:

Provide constructive, critical feedback to help authors improve their work.
Maintain strict confidentiality: do not share or discuss the manuscript with others.
Respect the double-blind process: do not attempt to identify the author or reveal your identity.
Disclose any potential conflict of interest to the editor.
Avoid quoting or using unpublished content from the manuscript.
Do not forward the manuscript to third parties.
Inform the editor if the manuscript is under review elsewhere to their knowledge.
Report any indications of plagiarism, fabrication, or unethical conduct.
Submit the review in Arabic or English, depending on the manuscript’s language.
Be prepared to conduct a second-round review if the paper is revised and resubmitted.

Evaluation Criteria

When reviewing a manuscript, consider the following:

Relevance to the journal’s scope
Originality and scholarly contribution of the topic
Clarity of the research question and objectives
Appropriateness and rigor of the methodology
Depth and validity of analysis and interpretation
Logical consistency and strength of conclusions
Use of references: recency, accuracy, and academic value
Language and style: clarity, grammar, and readability
Adherence to ethical standards in research and citation

Review Form & Decision Options

Please select one of the following decisions in the official review form:

Accept Submission
Minor Revisions Required
Major Revisions Required
Decline Submission
Resubmit for Review (after substantial revision)

The form also includes space for detailed comments to the editor only and a separate section for comments to be shared with the author(s).

Certificate of Review

As a token of appreciation, the journal issues a formal certificate of review to all reviewers upon completion of their evaluation.