Reviewer Guidelines

Role of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the Journal of Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (JIFNR). As a reviewer, you are responsible for evaluating the quality, relevance, and accuracy of submitted manuscripts. Your feedback will help authors improve their work and assist the editorial team in making publication decisions.

Confidentiality

  •  Manuscripts under review should be treated as confidential documents.
  •  Do not share or discuss the manuscript with anyone outside the review process without the permission of the editorial office.

Review Criteria

When reviewing a manuscript, please consider the following criteria:

Originality and Relevance:

  •  Does the manuscript present novel findings or insights?
  •  Is the topic relevant to the field of neurorehabilitation?

Methodology:

  •  Are the research methods appropriate and well-described
  •  Is the study design robust and suitable for the research question?

Data and Results:

  •  Are the data presented clearly and logically?
  •  Are the results valid and reliable?

Interpretation and Discussion:

  •  Are the interpretations and conclusions supported by the data?
  •  Does the discussion adequately address the implications, limitations, and future directions of the study?

Clarity and Presentation:

  •  Is the manuscript well-organized and clearly written?
  •  Are tables, figures, and references appropriate and correctly formatted?

Ethical Considerations

  •  Ensure that the manuscript adheres to ethical standards for research involving human participants.
  •  Report any potential ethical concerns, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, to the editorial office.

Review Process

  1. Initial Assessment:
  •  Read the manuscript thoroughly
  •  Consider the overall quality, significance, and contribution to the field.
  1. Detailed Comments:
  •  Provide constructive and detailed feedback for each section of the manuscript.
  •  Highlight strengths and identify areas for improvement.
  1. Recommendation:
  •  Based on your evaluation, make a recommendation to the editorial team:
  •  Accept
  •  Minor revisions
  •  Major revisions
  •  Reject
  1. Confidential Comments to the Editor:
  •  Include any additional comments or concerns that you wish to communicate directly to the editorial team.

Timeliness

  •  Complete your review within the timeframe specified by the editorial office.
  •  If you are unable to review the manuscript or need more time, please inform the editorial office promptly

Conflict of Interest

Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might bias your review.

Contact Information

For any queries or concerns, please contact the editorial office at: journal@ifnr.org