1. Who can serve as a reviewer for JCCN?
Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, research experience, and publication record relevant to the manuscript topic. Reviewers must be independent of the authors and free from conflicts of interest.
2. What peer review model does the journal use?
JCCN follows a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to ensure fairness and objectivity.
3. What are the ethical responsibilities of reviewers?
Reviewers are expected to:
4. Can reviewers use AI tools?
Reviewers must not upload manuscript content to generative AI tools or third-party platforms. Limited use of AI for private language clarification or note refinement is permitted, provided confidentiality is not compromised. AI tools must not be used to generate review content or recommendations.
5. How are reviewer comments used?
Reviewer comments assist editors in making informed editorial decisions. Editors may share reviewer feedback with authors anonymously and may request revisions based on reviewer recommendations.
6. Are reviewers acknowledged?
Yes. JCCN values reviewer contributions and may acknowledge reviewers annually or provide reviewer certificates, subject to reviewer consent. Reviewer identities are never disclosed without permission.
7. What happens if ethical concerns are identified?
Reviewers should confidentially report suspected ethical issues (e.g., plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate publication) to the Handling Editor or Editorial Office. Such cases are handled according to COPE flowcharts.
8. Is peer review influenced by APCs?
No. Article Processing Charges (APCs) have no influence on the peer review process or editorial decisions.
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