Researchers, academicians, scientists, engineers, industry experts, and professionals with relevant engineering or applied science expertise, a strong publication record, or significant research and industrial experience are welcome to serve as reviewers for LGJSS.

Reviewers are selected by the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editors based on their:

• Subject expertise
• Research and industrial experience
• Publication record
• Reviewer performance
• Academic qualifications
• Absence of conflicts of interest

Yes. LGJSS follows a Double-Blind Peer Review system. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process. All manuscripts, reviewer reports, and editorial communications must be treated as strictly confidential and must not be shared, discussed, or used without prior editorial authorization.

If you have any financial, professional, institutional, collaborative, competitive, or personal conflict of interest that could affect your impartiality, you should immediately inform the Editor and decline the review invitation.

Reviewers are generally expected to complete their review within the timeframe specified in the review invitation, typically 2–4 weeks. If additional time is required, reviewers should notify the Editorial Office as early as possible.

Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and innovation
• Scientific and technical quality
• Engineering significance and practical applicability
• Research methodology and experimental design
• Data analysis, validation, and interpretation
• Quality of figures, tables, and technical presentation
• Ethical compliance and research integrity
• Clarity, organization, and language quality
• Relevance to the Aim and Scope of LGJSS
• Significance and impact of the research findings

Yes. Reviewers are encouraged to recommend one of the following: Accept; Minor Revision; Major Revision; Reject. Recommendations should be supported by clear, constructive, objective, and evidence-based comments. The final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

Reviewers should immediately notify the Editor if they identify possible:

• Plagiarism
• Duplicate publication
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Image manipulation
• Citation manipulation
• Ethical violations
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) misuse
• Any other concerns relating to research integrity

All such concerns will be handled confidentially in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

No. Review assignments are confidential and must not be shared with colleagues or research students without prior written approval from the Editor. Any approved collaborator must also maintain complete confidentiality and comply with the journal's ethical standards.

No. LGJSS operates a Double-Blind Peer Review system, meaning the identities of both reviewers and authors remain confidential throughout the review process unless disclosure is explicitly authorized by the journal.

No. Peer review is a voluntary professional service that supports the advancement of high-quality engineering research. Although reviewers do not receive financial compensation, LGJSS may provide:

• Reviewer Certificates
• Letters of Appreciation
• Annual Reviewer Recognition
• Editorial Board consideration for outstanding reviewers
• Recognition through reviewer acknowledgment initiatives, where applicable

Interested researchers, academicians, scientists, and industry professionals may apply through the journal's Become a Reviewer page or contact the Editorial Office by submitting:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• ORCID iD (Mandatory)
• Scopus Author ID (if available)
• Google Scholar Profile (optional)
• Research interests and areas of expertise
• List of recent publications

Applications are evaluated based on academic qualifications, publication record, professional experience, and subject expertise.