Information for Reviewers

Peer Review Policy and Gratitude The Persian Literary Studies Journal (PLSJ) relies on the dedication and expertise of our peer reviewers to maintain the high academic standards of the journal. We recognize that peer review is a time-consuming task, and we are deeply grateful to all scholars who contribute their time and knowledge to assess the manuscripts submitted to PLSJ.

Double-Blind Review Model To ensure impartiality, PLSJ employs a strict double-blind peer review process. This means that the reviewers' identities are concealed from the authors, and the authors' identities are concealed from the reviewers throughout the review process.

Reviewer Guidelines and Ethics We ask our reviewers to adhere to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). By accepting an invitation to review, you agree to the following:

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review are confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the Editor-in-Chief.
• Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.
• Timeliness: If a reviewer feels unqualified to review the research or knows that its prompt review will be impossible, they should notify the Editor immediately so that alternative reviewers can be contacted.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors or institutions connected to the paper.
• Citation Alert: Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript and other published papers should be reported to the Editor.

Reviewer Recognition In recognition of your valuable service, PLSJ provides:

• Official Certificate: An official certificate of reviewing service upon request (useful for academic promotion).
• Verification: We verify reviews for platforms such as Web of Science (Publons) to help you track your professional contributions.
• Acknowledgement: A list of reviewers is published annually in the final issue of the volume to acknowledge their contribution publicly.