Reviewer Guidelines
Reviewers support the quality and integrity of Journal of New Developments in Chemistry by providing objective, constructive evaluations.
- Relevance to chemistry and the journal scope
- Originality and scientific contribution
- Methodological rigor and transparent reporting
- Completeness of characterization data and reproducibility
- Clarity of results, tables, and figures
Check whether the manuscript includes a Data Availability Statement and follows appropriate reporting checklists when relevant. Note missing elements that affect reproducibility.
Flag concerns about plagiarism, image manipulation, or inconsistent data reporting. Confirm that safety or ethics statements are included where applicable.
- Summarize the manuscript contribution in 1 to 2 sentences
- List major issues that must be addressed
- Provide minor comments and formatting notes
Manuscripts are confidential documents. Do not share content outside the review process or use unpublished information for personal research. Disclose conflicts of interest and decline reviews when conflicts exist.
Provide specific, respectful comments that help authors improve clarity and scientific quality. Use a professional tone and focus on evidence. Highlight major concerns clearly for the editor.
