Peer reviewers are asked to observe the following.
- Maintain confidentiality of all manuscript materials.
- Provide objective, constructive and evidence-based comments.
- Avoid personal criticism of authors.
- Assess originality, methodology, clarity, interpretation and relevance.
- Identify important missing literature where appropriate.
- Declare any conflict of interest.
- Do not use unpublished information from a manuscript for personal or professional advantage.
- Do not share the manuscript with others without editorial permission.
