Ethical Review Guidelines

Upholding fairness, integrity, confidentiality, and academic excellence in all RAIDS peer-review and evaluation processes.

Reviewer Commitment

All individuals involved in reviewing submissions for the RAIDS Conference and its associated events are expected to adhere strictly to the ethical principles outlined below.

Reviewers who are unable to comply with these guidelines must notify the Program Chairs immediately. By accepting a review invitation, reviewers acknowledge their responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards.

Fair & Objective Review

Conduct evaluations impartially, providing respectful and constructive feedback to all authors.

Conflict of Interest

Disclose any conflicts that may affect objectivity and decline reviews where impartiality is compromised.

Institutional Neutrality

Refrain from reviewing submissions from authors at your own institution or close collaborators.

Academic Merit

Evaluate submissions solely on scholarly quality, independent of personal or institutional background.

Confidentiality

Maintain strict confidentiality and do not share or misuse information obtained during review.

Plagiarism Detection

Identify and report any suspected plagiarism immediately, recognizing it as a serious ethical violation.

Timeliness

Adhere to all review deadlines and provide thorough, high-quality feedback as required by RAIDS Chairs.

Reviewer Declaration

In all aspects of my role as a RAIDS reviewer, I am committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and take this responsibility seriously.

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