Reviewer Guidelines

To maintain and enhance the scientific quality of publications, Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN) invites qualified experts to serve as peer reviewers. Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring that submitted manuscripts meet high academic, ethical, and methodological standards before publication.

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Reviewer Qualifications

Prospective reviewers should meet the following qualifications:

• Hold at least a Master’s degree (preferably a Doctoral degree) in nursing or a related health discipline

• Possess expertise relevant to the journal’s scope (e.g., medical-surgical nursing, clinical nursing, community health nursing, nursing education, health systems, or related fields)

• Have prior experience reviewing manuscripts for scholarly journals

• Have published research in reputable national or international journals

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Review Criteria

In evaluating manuscripts, reviewers are expected to assess the following components:

Relevance and Originality

• Is the topic relevant to the scope of Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN)?

• Does the manuscript contribute new knowledge or insights to nursing science or clinical practice?

Title and Abstract

• Does the title accurately reflect the content of the manuscript?

• Does the abstract clearly summarize the background, objectives, methods, results, and implications?

• Are the keywords appropriate and searchable?

Introduction

• Is the research background clearly described?

• Is the research gap identified and justified?

• Are the objectives or research questions clearly stated?

Methods

• Is the study design appropriate and clearly explained?

• Are participants, sampling methods, instruments, and procedures adequately described?

• Are data analysis methods suitable and clearly reported?

• Is ethical approval stated where required?

Results

• Are the findings presented clearly and logically?

• Are tables and figures relevant and properly explained?

• Do the results directly address the research questions or hypotheses?

Discussion

• Are the findings interpreted appropriately in relation to existing literature?

• Are implications for nursing practice, education, or policy discussed?

• Are study limitations acknowledged?

Conclusion

• Does the conclusion accurately reflect the study findings?

• Does it highlight the contribution to nursing science and practice?

References

• Are references recent, relevant, and properly formatted?

• Are key nursing and international sources included?

Writing Quality and Structure

• Is the manuscript well-organized and coherent?

• Is the academic language clear, precise, and professional?

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Reviewer Recommendations

After completing the evaluation, reviewers should provide one of the following recommendations:

• Accept without revision

• Minor Revision

• Major Revision

• Reject

Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive and detailed comments that help authors improve the quality and clarity of their manuscripts.

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Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and professional ethics. Reviewers must:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all manuscripts and review materials

• Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased feedback

• Disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the review process

• Inform the Editor if potential plagiarism, duplication, data manipulation, or ethical concerns are identified

• Complete the review within the agreed timeframe

By participating in the peer-review process, reviewers contribute significantly to maintaining the quality, credibility, and integrity of scholarly publishing in Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN).