JSLR reviewers evaluate methodological rigor, data transparency, and clinical relevance in submissions. Reviews should be constructive, evidence based, and focused on improving the manuscript.

• Clear research question and scope alignment
• Transparent clinical methods and diagnostic criteria
• Appropriate analytical methods and validation
• Interpretation aligned with clinical outcomes
• Reproducibility and data sharing considerations

• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
• Declare conflicts of interest
• Report ethical or data integrity concerns
• Avoid using unpublished data for personal gain

• Assess clarity of clinical endpoints and outcome definitions.
• Verify methodological rigor and appropriate statistical analysis.
• Check adherence to reporting guidelines such as CONSORT or STROBE.
• Comment on clinical relevance and translational impact.
• Review data availability and reproducibility statements.
• Confirm ethical approvals and patient consent disclosures.
• Provide constructive feedback and prioritize major issues.
• Indicate whether revisions can be addressed within the stated timeline.
• Check that diagnostic criteria and staging are clearly defined.
• Assess whether safety monitoring and adverse events are reported.
• Review clarity of imaging or laboratory protocols used.
• Recommend clarifications for cohort selection or exclusion criteria.
• Evaluate interpretation of findings against existing evidence.
• Suggest improvements to data presentation and figure clarity.
• Assess whether inclusion and exclusion criteria are clearly justified.
• Check consistency between reported outcomes and study objectives.
• Review whether subgroup analyses are pre specified or exploratory.
• Comment on transparency of statistical software and version reporting.

JSLR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in hepatology and spleen research. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal research.