Reviewers must not:

• Share the manuscript with unauthorized persons.
• Copy or reproduce substantial portions of the manuscript.
• Distribute manuscript files outside the editorial system.
• Discuss the manuscript with others without permission from the editor.
• Use unpublished findings for personal or professional advantage.
• Upload confidential manuscript content to external AI or other third-party services without explicit journal authorization.

Confidential Review Materials

Reviewer reports, editorial correspondence, manuscript files, supplementary materials, and other information obtained during peer review should be treated as confidential.

After the Review
Confidentiality obligations continue after the review has been completed, regardless of whether the manuscript is accepted, revised, or rejected.