Explanation of Reviewing Decisions

There are four main decisions to make about the manuscript as a reviewer:

1. Accepted: The manuscript or content in the current version can be published and viewed freely by researchers and the public. 

2. Minor Revisions: The manuscript or content in the current version needs little revisions which the author can make based on the reviewer's advice. However, the manuscript is accepted for publication.

3. Major Revisions: The manuscript or content in the current version needs to be revised by the author based on the reviewer's suggestions, and that same reviewer will be automatically notified to look at the next version of the manuscript or content, once the author has uploaded a new version.

4. Rejected: This means the manuscript or content in the current version cannot be published. In this case, it is essential reviewers tell the authors the reasoning behind the rejection in the general comments sections. 

Secondary Decisions 

1. Innovative: When checked, it notes that the content in the current version has added new knowledge to the research field. To read more about the term innovation, click here

2. Well Written: When checked, it notes that the content or manuscript in the current version is written clearly and understandably for the research field.