International Journal of Cytology and Cytogenetics

Reviewer Policies

The policies below apply to reviewers of International Journal of Cytology and Cytogenetics. Please read the relevant ones before accepting a review invitation.

Before You Accept a Review

• Reviewer Guidelines
  How to assess a manuscript and write the report.
• Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (Specific to Reviewers)
  Rules for reviewers who have a competing interest.

The Review Process

• Peer Review Policy
  The double-blind review model and what reviewers assess.
• Peer Review Process
  The steps of review, from first screening to final decision.
• Reviewer Evaluation Form
  The form reviewers use for their report.

Ethics and Confidentiality

• Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
  The duties of authors, reviewers and editors.
• Plagiarism Policy
  How submissions are screened and what happens when overlap is found.
• Generative AI (GenAI) Policy
  How AI tools may and may not be used by authors and reviewers.
• Privacy Policy
  How personal information is collected and used.

If You Have a Concern

• Misconduct and Sanctions
  How allegations are investigated and which sanctions apply.
• Complaints and Appeals
  How to appeal a decision or raise a complaint.

Recognition

• Join Our Reviewer Team
  Who can apply to review for the journal, and how.