This confidentiality agreement is entered into between the undersigned reviewer and the editorial office of the journal.
As a reviewer, I acknowledge that all materials provided to me for peer review, including the manuscript and related documents, are confidential. I agree not to disclose, discuss, or share any part of the manuscript with anyone outside of the editorial process without explicit permission. I will not use any information contained in the materials for personal gain or research prior to publication.
I will destroy or return all copies of the manuscript and related documents after completing my review. I affirm I have no conflicts of interest with respect to the subject matter or authors.