Guiding principles of a good reviewer:
- Act with Integrity
- Always act in IEEE's best interest.
- Avoid conflicts of interest.
- Maintain confidentiality and anonymity.
- Objective Evaluation
- Provide fair, objective assessments.
- Avoid reviewing papers where impartiality may be compromised.
- Report any ethical issues to relevant chairs.
- Adhere to Deadlines
- Ensure no personal conflicts with review dates before committing.
- Notify Area or Technical Program Chairs if unable to meet deadlines.
- Provide Detailed Feedback
- Complete all sections of the “Reviewer Evaluation Form” with specific comments.
- Spend sufficient time on each review.
- Ensure feedback is constructive, clear, and free from errors.
- Maintain Professionalism
- Support authors respectfully.
- Use third-person language for impartiality.
- Avoid personal remarks and maintain a professional tone.
- Ethical Conduct
- Respect confidentiality and the intellectual independence of authors.
- Operate with trust, professionalism, and ethical adherence.