Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewer Guidelines

Genius Journal of Nursing (GJN)

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.

Reviewer 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
  • Have prior experience reviewing scholarly manuscripts
  • Have published research in reputable national or international journals

Review Criteria

Relevance and Originality

  • Relevance to journal scope
  • Contribution to new knowledge

Title and Abstract

  • Accuracy of title
  • Clarity of abstract
  • Appropriate keywords

Introduction

  • Clear background
  • Identified research gap
  • Clear objectives

Methods

  • Appropriate study design
  • Clear description of participants and procedures
  • Proper data analysis
  • Ethical approval stated

Results

  • Clear presentation of findings
  • Relevant tables and figures
  • Alignment with research objectives

Discussion

  • Interpretation aligned with literature
  • Implications for nursing practice
  • Study limitations discussed

Conclusion

  • Reflects findings accurately
  • Highlights contribution

References

  • Recent and relevant sources
  • Proper formatting

Writing Quality

  • Clear and coherent structure
  • Professional academic language

Reviewer Recommendations

  • Accept without revision
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive and detailed comments to improve manuscript quality.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Maintain strict confidentiality
  • Provide objective and unbiased feedback
  • Disclose conflicts of interest
  • Report plagiarism or ethical concerns
  • Complete review within agreed timeframe

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