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Are reviews confidential?

Last updated on January 09, 2026

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According to COPE guidelinesopens in new tab/window any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Since peer review is confidential, reviewers must not share the review or information about the review with anyone without the agreement of the editors and authors involved. This applies both during and after the publication process.

For more information see Elsevier's How to Review pagesopens in new tab/window.

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