Reviewer Guidelines

International Journal of Geospatial Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (IJGAAI)

1. Introduction

The International Journal of Geospatial Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (IJGAAI) relies on a robust, ethical, and transparent peer review system to ensure the publication of high-quality research.

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the scientific integrity and academic credibility of the journal.

2. Peer Review Model

IJGAAI follows a:

  • Double-Blind Peer Review System
    • Reviewers do not know the identity of authors
    • Authors do not know the identity of reviewers

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

📌 3.1 Maintain Confidentiality

  • Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents
  • Do not share, discuss, or use unpublished content

⚖️ 3.2 Ensure Objectivity

  • Provide unbiased and constructive feedback
  • Avoid personal criticism
  • Focus only on academic quality and relevance

⏳ 3.3 Timely Review

  • Accept review assignments only if you can complete within:
    • 7–14 days (standard)
  • Inform the editor immediately in case of delays

🚫 3.4 Declare Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review if:

  • Personal or professional relationship with authors
  • Financial or institutional conflict
  • Direct competition in the same research

4. Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on:

🔬 4.1 Originality & Contribution

  • Is the research novel?
  • Does it add value to Geospatial Agriculture / AI / Sustainability?

🧠 4.2 Methodological Rigor

  • Use of GIS, Remote Sensing, AI, or statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, regression)
  • Data appropriateness and reliability
  • Proper research design

📊 4.3 Data & Analysis

  • Accuracy and validity of data
  • Use of authentic sources (e.g., government datasets, FAO, satellite data)
  • Logical interpretation of results

🌍 4.4 Relevance & Impact

  • Policy implications (especially for agriculture and rural systems)
  • Practical applicability
  • Alignment with sustainable development goals

✍️ 4.5 Structure & Clarity

  • Logical organisation
  • Clarity of writing (UK English preferred)
  • Proper citation (APA format)

5. Review Outcome Categories

Reviewers must recommend one of the following:

  • ✅ Accept
  • ✏️ Minor Revision
  • 🔁 Major Revision
  • ❌ Reject

👉 Provide clear justification for your decision.

6. Review Report Structure

Reviewers should structure feedback as:

1. Summary of the Paper

Brief overview of research aim and contribution

2. Major Comments

  • Methodology issues
  • Data concerns
  • Conceptual gaps

3. Minor Comments

  • Grammar, formatting, references

4. Final Recommendation

Clear decision with justification

7. Ethical Responsibilities

Reviewers must adhere to the guidelines of the
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

🚨 Report if you detect:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or manipulation
  • Ethical violations in research

8. Use of AI in Review

  • AI tools may assist in grammar checking or summarisation
  • However, reviewers must:
    • Not rely solely on AI-generated reviews
    • Ensure human judgment and expertise
    • Maintain confidentiality (do not upload manuscripts to public AI tools)

9. Reviewer Recognition

IJGAAI acknowledges reviewer contributions through:

  • E-certificates of reviewing
  • Annual recognition list (Top Reviewers)
  • Editorial board consideration (based on performance)

10. Reviewer Conduct (Best Practices)

  • Be constructive, not destructive
  • Suggest improvements, not just criticism
  • Support early-career researchers with guidance
  • Maintain professional tone at all times

11. Communication with Editorial Office

  • Use official email or reviewer dashboard
  • Do not contact authors directly
  • Report any issues immediately to the editor
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