Reviewer Guidelines
The Journal of Robotics and Intelligent Systems (JRIS) relies on the expertise and commitment of qualified reviewers to maintain the quality, integrity, and scientific value of the research it publishes. Peer review is an essential part of the scholarly publishing process and contributes to the advancement of knowledge in robotics, intelligent systems, automation, artificial intelligence, and related disciplines.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
- Accept review invitations only when they possess appropriate expertise in the manuscript's subject area.
- Complete reviews within the requested timeframe.
- Provide objective, constructive, and professional comments.
- Evaluate manuscripts solely on their scientific merit.
- Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process.
- Declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
- Inform the editor if they suspect plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or other ethical concerns.
Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers should assess manuscripts based on:
- Originality and novelty
- Scientific significance
- Technical quality
- Methodological rigor
- Accuracy of results
- Clarity of presentation
- Quality of figures and tables
- Adequacy of references
- Relevance to the journal's scope
- Overall contribution to the field
Review Recommendations
Reviewers may recommend one of the following:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
The final editorial decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.