Journal of Water and Wastewater; Ab va Fazilab (in persian)

Journal of Water and Wastewater Review Process

Peer Review Criteria

The selection of peer reviewers begins with the esteemed members of the journal's editorial board (specialized editors) who introduce recognized reviewers from a bank of specialized experts in the field of the article, or authors who suggest potential nominees (whose qualifications are confirmed by the editorial board) or other experts.

Reviewer Requirements

Reviewers must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree and have published at least three articles as the primary author in a related subject matter. One of these articles must have been published within the past five years. In the absence of publications, reviewers must provide an explanation of their expertise.

Additionally, reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of the review process and refrain from publishing any information about the article and their review process.

Reviewer Code of Ethics

We expect our reviewers to create a useful and constructive experience for authors, readers, and other reviewers. Therefore, we expect our reviewers to adhere to the following principles:

• Read the entire article, including figures, tables, and related data.
• Provide a comprehensive and thorough review that addresses the article as a whole and discusses specific points.
• Offer specific comments that are detailed and include sources when necessary.
• Provide constructive criticism without criticism or condescending tone, focusing on the scientific content of the article.
• Maintain a respectful and professional tone throughout the review process.

We also encourage reviewers to read and follow the COPE's ethical guidelines for peer reviewers.

Writing the Review

Reviewers must provide a comprehensive report that reflects their evaluation of the article, including constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement. Additionally, reviewers must ensure that their review is written in clear Persian (or English, if the article is in English).

The peer review form includes mandatory questions that vary depending on the type of article being reviewed. Reviewers are also required to disclose any conflicts of interest.

The editorial team will be in contact with reviewers to request explanations or additional details as needed.