✦ Acknowledgment of Reviewers

The Iranian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IJAA) sincerely acknowledges the dedication and expertise of its esteemed reviewers. These distinguished scholars and researchers play a crucial role in maintaining the journal’s academic integrity by thoroughly evaluating submitted manuscripts. Their insightful feedback and constructive assessments are instrumental in refining and enhancing the quality of the published research.

✦ Role of Reviewers

• Confidentiality and Impartiality: Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality regarding information obtained during the review process and ensure impartiality in their evaluations.

• Objective and Constructive Review: Review comments should be objective and constructive, highlighting strengths and potential areas for improvement while offering recommendations to enhance the clarity, quality, and impact of the research.

• Expertise and Awareness: Reviewers should accept review invitations only if they possess sufficient expertise in the subject matter to conduct a thorough assessment. They should identify relevant published works that have not been cited yet and bring them to the attention of the authors.

✦ COPE Guidelines

All reviewers are expected to follow the COPE Peer Review Guidelines to maintain ethical integrity and fairness throughout the review process.