Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining International Journal of Vasculitis quality.

Reviews should focus on methodological rigor, clarity of reporting, and relevance to vasculitis research.

Feedback should be specific, respectful, and aimed at improving manuscript quality.

Reviewers should report ethical or integrity concerns confidentially to the editorial office.

Reviewers should assess study design, statistics, and data transparency.

Timely reviews support efficient editorial decisions.

Provide constructive, specific recommendations rather than general criticism.

Check that methods are sufficiently detailed to allow replication.

Assess statistical reporting and whether conclusions align with data.

Identify missing citations or relevant literature when appropriate.

Provide balanced feedback highlighting strengths and limitations.

Avoid using confidential manuscript information for personal research.

Highlight methodological strengths in addition to concerns to support balanced decisions.

Check that outcomes align with registered protocols when applicable.

Identify potential data sharing issues or missing availability statements.

Report any suspected ethical issues confidentially to the editor.

Respect confidentiality and do not share manuscript content.

Indicate if additional data are needed to verify conclusions.

Comment on reporting transparency for outcomes and adverse events.

Use respectful language and avoid personal remarks.

Suggest specific improvements for clarity and structure.

Indicate whether conclusions are supported by the presented data and analyses.

Suggest missing analyses or controls when they are essential to validity.