Thank you for agreeing to serve as a reviewer for the Journal of Law, Psychology, and Communication Studies (JLPCS). Your contributions are essential to maintaining the academic quality and integrity of our journal.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Conduct a fair, objective, and timely review based on the scholarly merits of the submission.

• Provide constructive, clear, and respectful feedback to help improve the manuscript.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of the manuscript and review process.

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the impartiality of the review.

• Refrain from using manuscript content for personal advantage.

Review Process

• JLPCS operates a double-blind peer review system: the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed.

• Reviewers are generally expected to complete their reviews within 3–4 weeks.

• Reviewers are asked to recommend one of the following decisions:

  • Accept without revisions

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Major revisions required

  • Reject

Evaluation Criteria

• Originality and significance of the research

• Rigor of theoretical framework and methodology

• Clarity and coherence of writing

• Accuracy of references (compliance with APA 7th Edition style)

• Relevance to the scope of JLPCS

Confidentiality and Ethics

All manuscripts must be treated as strictly confidential documents.
If you suspect plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of academic misconduct, please contact the editorial office immediately.