Thank you for agreeing to review a manuscript for Mathematical Forum. As a reviewer, your role is critical in ensuring the quality and integrity of the research published in our journal. Please follow the guidelines below while conducting your review.

1. Confidentiality

• All manuscripts are confidential. Do not share or discuss the manuscript with anyone other than the editorial team without prior permission.
• If you need assistance with any part of the review, inform the editor in advance.

2. Timeliness

• Reviewers are expected to complete the review process within 60 days of receiving the manuscript.
• If you are unable to meet this deadline, please notify the editor as soon as possible.

3. Evaluation Criteria

Please evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

• Originality: Is the research original and does it contribute new knowledge or insights to the field?
• Relevance: Does the paper align with the scope of Mathematical Forum?
• Clarity: Is the paper well-structured, with clear objectives, methods, and conclusions?
• Methodology: Are the methods used appropriate, sound, and sufficiently explained?
• Results: Are the results clearly presented and supported by the data? Are the figures and tables useful?
• Mathematical Rigor: Is the mathematics accurate and correctly applied?
• References: Are relevant previous works cited appropriately?

Please provide constructive feedback to help the authors improve their work. Avoid personal comments and focus on the research content.

4. Ethical Considerations

• Plagiarism: Report any concerns about potential plagiarism or ethical misconduct.
• Conflicts of Interest: If you have a conflict of interest with the authors or the subject matter, please inform the editor immediately and decline the review.

5. Review Report

Your report should include the following:

• Summary: A brief summary of the manuscript, stating its objectives and contributions.
• Comments to Authors: Detailed feedback on the strengths and areas for improvement. Highlight any specific sections that need clarification or revision.
• Recommendation:
  • Accept without revisions
  • Accept with minor revisions
  • Accept with major revisions
  • Reject
  Please provide clear justifications for your recommendation.

Decision Process:

• For minor revisions, the final decision will be taken by the editor after receiving the revised manuscript.
• For major revisions, the revised manuscript will be returned to the reviewer, and their opinion will play a critical role in the final decision.

6. Anonymity

Mathematical Forum adopts a single-blind review process, meaning reviewers are anonymous to the authors, but you will be aware of the author’s identity.

7. Review Process

• After completing your review, submit your report through the provided review portal or email it directly to the editor at editormathematicalforum@dibru.ac.in.
• The editor will make the final decision based on your and other reviewers’ feedback.

We greatly appreciate your valuable contribution to maintaining the high standards of Mathematical Forum. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your time and effort in reviewing for Mathematical Forum.