Peer Review Policy

The International Journal of Pharma Growth Research Review recognizes the vital role that peer reviewers play in upholding the integrity and quality of scholarly communication. Reviewers are essential contributors to the editorial process, helping to ensure that published research meets the highest standards. The following guidelines outline the responsibilities and expectations for our reviewers:

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review is a cornerstone of formal scholarly communication, assisting editors in making informed editorial decisions. Through constructive feedback, reviewers can guide authors in enhancing their manuscripts, thereby enriching the scientific dialogue. We believe that all scholars who wish to engage in the scientific process share the responsibility of participating in peer review.

Promptness
Invited reviewers should assess their qualifications and availability before accepting a review invitation. If a reviewer feels unqualified to evaluate the manuscript or is unable to conduct a timely review, they should promptly notify the editors and decline the invitation, allowing for alternative reviewers to be contacted.

Confidentiality
All manuscripts received for review are confidential documents and must be treated as such. Reviewers are prohibited from sharing or discussing the manuscript with others unless explicitly authorized by the Editor-in-Chief, and this applies even to those who decline the review invitation.

Standards of Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted with objectivity, focusing on the manuscript’s content rather than the authors. Reviewers should provide clear, constructive observations supported by sound reasoning, enabling authors to improve their work. Personal criticisms of the authors are inappropriate and unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers are responsible for identifying any relevant published work that the authors may have overlooked. Any observations, derivations, or arguments previously reported in the literature should be cited appropriately. Reviewers should also notify the editors of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other works (published or unpublished) of which they are aware.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Invited reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that arise from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the manuscript. If such conflicts exist, reviewers should decline the invitation to review. Unpublished material revealed in a manuscript should not be utilized in the reviewer’s own research without the authors' explicit written consent. Any privileged information or ideas obtained through the peer review process must remain confidential and not be used for personal gain.