For Reviewers
The Journal of Neoteric Life Sciences values the work done by our peer reviewers in the academic community. Reviewing contributes to publication excellence and drives research in your field.
To develop research across all fields, peer review is crucial. Reviewers help authors improve their papers and broaden their knowledge. Additionally, you have the opportunity to read cutting-edge research before anyone else in the field does. As a reviewer, you get the satisfaction of knowing you are directly contributing to the advancement of your field. Furthermore, as a reviewer, you will be directly contributing to the development of your field of interest.

BELOW PAGES HAVE INSTRUCTIONS AND RESOURCES YOU NEED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS ESSENTIAL PROCESS.

Reviewers Guidelines
In The Journal of Neoteric Life Sciences, manuscripts submitted for publication are peer-reviewed single-blindly, except for a limited number of patent journals where double-blind peer-review is required. Single blind reviewing maintains the anonymity of the reviewers and does not reveal their names to the authors. Reviewers are anonymous to ensure objective and unbiased evaluation of manuscripts. Reviewers are advised to review COPE Ethical Guidelines in order to provide quality unbiased reviews.
In conducting a review, reviewers should consider the following important aspects:

1. Original Results Reporting
It is imperative that the results reported in the manuscript are the original and authentic work of the authors, that they are free of plagiarism, and that they have not been published previously. Publication may also be considered for studies reporting reproduced results, such as a new clinical trial.

2. Experimenting and Analyzing
An experiment or analysis should follow recognized technical standards and be described systematically. Researchers should present their research in a manuscript so that accurate conclusions can be drawn from the statistics. Experiments and reagents should be documented in detail.

3. Results Interpretation
The authors should clearly explain the results and outcomes of their study in a comprehensive and appropriate manner. Manuscripts with incomplete interpretations may be rejected.

4. Composition Language
An English manuscript should be written clearly, directly, and actively, without grammatical errors or other linguistic inconsistencies. The manuscript should be numbered sequentially to facilitate editing and reviewing. In order to ensure the revised version of the article is free of grammatical, scientific, and typographical errors, authors should seek professional assistance before submitting it for publication.

5. Research Involving both Humans and Animals
In accordance with the highest international standards of ethical experimentation and integrity, the research must meet the highest possible standards.

6. Guidelines and Community Standards for Data Reporting
In order to ensure data availability, manuscripts should follow appropriate reporting guidelines. JNL pursues disseminating research, thus requiring public deposition of data as per the guidelines followed (for example, DNA sequences, microarray expression data, and structural studies). The following standards should also be followed if they are similar.

Important Points to Consider
Reports from reviewers are expected to include the following advice:

• Does the manuscript make sense, and if it doesn't, how might it be improved?

• Do the declarations have enough proof?

• Are the authors fair in their treatment of previous findings?

• Are the details of the methodology provided in the paper sufficient for reproducing the experiment?

• Detailed protocols should be published online as supporting information by JNL. Does the manuscript contain any particular method that warrants such a protocol?

Privacy Statement
Peer-reviewing is an exclusive process of concealment. During the review process, reviewers should keep everything a secret. Those seeking peer review assistance should consult the EiC/Senior Editor before approaching another colleague.
It is strongly recommended that reviewers do not disclose any information to third parties before the manuscript is published.

Reviewers Policies
As part of its Open Access journal network, the Journal of Neoteric Life Sciences makes valuable scientific research available to readers for free. JNL strives to publish content that meets the highest academic standards. Each manuscript submitted for publication undergoes peer review to ensure its originality, validity, and overall quality. In order to maintain the integrity of the publishing process, reviewers ensure that manuscripts are not accepted if they are plagiarized, poorly written, or otherwise unsuitable.

The Reviewers
Research quality and integrity are safeguarded by peer review. We support the peer-review process and recognize the impact reviewers have on the success of a journal. The journal's reviewers are selected based on their experience in their field and may be offered a more prestigious position if they make significant contributions to the journal. In order for a manuscript to be accepted for publication, reviewers must provide constructive feedback.

The Peer Review Process
JNL is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that is dedicated to the hundreds of experts who contribute their time to evaluate papers that are submitted for publication. Authors' names, details, and affiliations are not revealed to the reviewers when their content is accepted for peer review; likewise, reviewers' identities are not revealed to authors. Each manuscript is reviewed by the selected reviewers, usually two, invited by the Editorial Board, which assesses its accuracy, originality, and completion.

Points to be Noted

• It is important for reviewers to be able to evaluate the entire paper.

• In addition to providing comments and suggestions for improvement, reviewers do not edit the manuscript content.

• Anonymity and confidentiality are mandated during peer review; reviewers cannot contact the author without permission from the Editor-in-Chief.

• The Editor-in-Chief should be contacted with any questions regarding an author's or reviewer's ethics.

• If you have questions about the conduct of authors or reviewers in the journal, contact the Editor-in-Chief.

A reviewer's decisions should not be influenced by external factors, such as the author's origin, nationality, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or political views. The validity and quality of the content are the only factors to be taken into consideration.

A Guide to Ensure that your Work is Anonymous for Double-Blind Peer Review

• Provide a separate title page including all the author names and affiliations (to upload the title page in the “File Upload” stage on submission, please choose the option “Title Page”).

• The content of the paper and any Supplementary Information files (or file names) should not contain author names or affiliations.

• When submitting the work, do not include an 'Acknowledgments' section with the names of the authors. Once peer review is complete, the information can be incorporated into the manuscript.

• Avoid using terms that might identify you when referencing your own work in the publication (e.g., avoid words such as "we have previously shown [reference]").

• Works that have not yet been approved for publication should not be included in the reference list.

• Rebuttals and appeals at the revision stage shouldn't include the identities or e-signatures of the authors.

Confidentiality
JNL is committed to ensuring peer review integrity. The COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers require all peer reviewers to adhere to them, including respecting peer review confidentiality; it is illegal to exploit peer review material for their or another's benefit, or to discredit or prejudice others; or to expose specific details about a manuscript during or after peer review.
Reviewers should not involve anyone else in the review process (including early-career researchers they are mentoring) without permission from the journal. In order for the names of any individuals who assisted with the review to be associated with the manuscript, they should be included where requested so that they may also be recognized for their contribution.
We provide detailed information on our peer review policy and peer review models in The Journal of Neoteric Life Sciences Review Confidentiality Policy.

The Journal of Neoteric Life Sciences Reviewers Policy
A reviewer who accepts an invitation to review for The Journal of Neoteric Life Sciences commits to following the generally accepted ethical guidelines for peer review (including COPE's Ethical Guidelines) for peer reviewers. Additionally, JNL supports and complies with these guidelines. Reviewers grant JNL permission to re-use their reviews for publishing services, such as manuscript re-submission. There must be adherence to journal guidelines and COPE guidelines.
In all aspects of the publishing process, JNL adheres strictly to COPE guidelines and supports reviewers, authors, and editors. In order to ensure peer review privacy, we expect peer reviewers to keep all manuscript details and communications related to the manuscript confidential, both during and after the peer review process. This responsibility applies to all communications relating to the review in journals with double- -anonymized review models. In addition, authors are required to respect the confidentiality of the peer review process, unless the journal has adopted an open review policy.

Join as a Reviewer
JNL welcomes you to join as a reviewer.