Confidentiality Agreement
Confidentiality is binding upon all reviewers. Manuscripts received for review are strictly confidential and may not be shared, copied, or discussed with others without authorization from the editor.
Strict Confidentiality
Manuscripts are strictly confidential and may not be shared, copied, or discussed with others without authorization.
Confidentiality Obligations
No Sharing
Cannot share with unauthorized persons
No Copying
Cannot copy manuscript content
No Discussion
Cannot discuss with others
Authorization Required
Editor permission needed
Prohibited Uses
Reviewers must not use data, arguments, or ideas from unpublished manuscripts for their own research or any other purpose. Breaches of confidentiality compromise the trust that underpins the peer review system and are treated as serious ethical violations.
File Management
Reviewers are required to delete all manuscript files after submitting their reviews unless otherwise instructed by the editorial office. Any breach of confidentiality will result in removal from the reviewer panel.
Serious Consequences
Any breach of confidentiality will result in removal from the reviewer panel and may have broader professional consequences.
Trust and Integrity
The confidentiality agreement is fundamental to maintaining the trust and integrity of the peer review process. Reviewers play a crucial role in protecting the intellectual property and privacy of authors while ensuring the quality of published research.