Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewer Guidelines & Anonymity Protocol

The Engineering and Sustainability Journal (ESJ) employs a double-blind peer-review model to ensure impartiality and scientific integrity. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts based on rigor, methodology, and practical relevance, with a target turnaround of 3–6 weeks. To maintain anonymity, you must ensure your identity is not revealed in your comments or file metadata. Before uploading annotated manuscripts or supplementary files, please remove all personal information from the document properties as detailed in our Blind Review Guidelines.

 Reviewer Action Plan

 To ensure your feedback is of the highest utility, please adhere to the following:

 1)      Conflict of Interest: Immediately declare any competing interests (financial, professional, or personal) upon accepting this assignment.

 2)     Double-Blind Integrity: Ensure your comments and uploaded files do NOT contain your name or affiliation. Remove identity from file properties (File > Info > Inspect Document).

 3)      Technical Assessment: Evaluate based on:

 ·         Methodological Rigor: Is the approach sound and reproducible?

 ·         Sustainability Impact: Does the work contribute to sustainable innovation?

 ·         Clarity: Is the technical nomenclature and data presentation precise? 

4)      Ethical Compliance: Notify the Editor-in-Chief immediately if you suspect plagiarism, data fabrication, or redundant publication.

5)      The Recommendation: Provide a clear recommendation (Accept, Revisions Required, or Resubmit) and ensure all feedback to authors remains constructive.