SMARTH: Journal of Mathematics Education and Learning highly appreciates the contribution of reviewers in maintaining the scholarly quality of the articles published. Reviewers play a key role in the selection, evaluation, and refinement of manuscripts before publication.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Assess the academic quality, relevance, and scholarly contribution of the assigned manuscript.
• Provide constructive feedback to authors to improve content, structure, and methodology.
• Evaluate originality, novelty, and alignment with the journal's focus.
• Maintain confidentiality and refrain from sharing manuscript content.

Review Principles

Reviewers are expected to provide objective and professional evaluations, considering the following aspects:

• Originality: Does the manuscript present new ideas or concepts?
• Relevance: Does the topic align with SMARTH journal's scope?
• Methodology: Are the research methods clearly explained and valid?
• References: Are the cited sources credible and relevant?
• Clarity: Is the manuscript logically structured and easy to understand?

Feedback Format

Reviewers are requested to provide feedback in two forms:

1. For Authors: Suggestions and comments should be polite, clear, and constructive.
2. For Editors: Overall evaluation and final recommendation (accept / minor revision / major revision / reject).

Review Timeline

The standard review period is 10–14 days after receiving the assignment. Reviewers may contact the editor if additional time is needed or if they wish to decline the review.

Reviewer Ethics

• Maintain confidentiality and do not use the manuscript for personal purposes.
• Avoid conflicts of interest (personal, professional, or institutional relationships with authors).
• Provide honest, objective, and unbiased reviews.

We sincerely thank you for your dedication in helping SMARTH maintain a trusted scholarly publication.

Best regards,
SMARTH Editorial Team