The Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Research (JAIMR) relies on the expertise and integrity of its reviewers to ensure that every manuscript published meets the highest standards of quality, originality, and scientific rigor. These guidelines are designed to help reviewers perform their role effectively and ethically.

1. Role of Reviewers

Reviewers are responsible for:

• Evaluating the originality, significance, and scientific validity of manuscripts.
• Assessing the clarity, methodology, and appropriateness of the research.
• Providing constructive, unbiased, and detailed feedback to authors.
• Recommending whether a manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all submitted materials.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities

• Timeliness: Complete reviews within the specified deadline to support the journal’s efficient publication process.
• Expertise: Accept review invitations only for manuscripts within your area of knowledge.
• Objectivity: Avoid personal bias or conflicts of interest. Disclose any potential conflicts to the editorial office.
• Ethical Conduct: Do not use information from the manuscript for personal gain or share it with others without permission.

3. Review Criteria

Reviewers should consider the following aspects when evaluating a manuscript:

• Originality: Does the study offer new insights, methods, or applications in AI-driven medical research?
• Scientific Rigor: Are the research methods, analyses, and results valid and reproducible?
• Clarity: Is the manuscript well-organized, clearly written, and logically presented?
• Relevance: Does the work align with the journal’s scope and audience?
• Ethical Compliance: Has the study followed appropriate ethical guidelines for human or animal research?

4. Review Report Structure

A comprehensive review should include:

1. Summary: Briefly summarize the manuscript and its main contributions.
2. Major Comments: Highlight critical issues, methodological concerns, or gaps in the study.
3. Minor Comments: Note errors, formatting issues, unclear statements, or references that need correction.
4. Recommendation: Clearly state whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

5. Confidentiality

• Treat all manuscripts and correspondence as confidential documents.
• Do not discuss the manuscript with others without prior permission from the editorial office.
• Maintain the anonymity of the authors during the review process (double-blind review).

6. Communication with Editors

• Provide clear, constructive, and professional feedback.
• Contact the editorial office if any concerns arise regarding ethics, plagiarism, or conflicts of interest.

By following these instructions, reviewers play a vital role in upholding JAIMR’s commitment to publishing high-quality, innovative research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine.