The importance of the reviewer's role in the development of innovation research: Guidelines for constructive contributions

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https://doi.org/10.5585/2025.28542

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reviewer, contributions, innovation

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Introduction

The peer review process is essential to ensure the quality, rigor, and relevance of scientific publications. The International Journal of Innovation (IJI), a journal dedicated to disseminating research on innovation with an emphasis on emerging markets, values the thorough and constructive contributions of its reviewers. These professionals play a crucial role in the selection and improvement of published research, directly contributing to the journal’s scientific excellence.

This editorial commentary addresses the role of reviewers within the specific context of the IJI, offering practical guidance especially aimed at early-career researchers and doctoral students who are beginning to engage in the manuscript evaluation process. More than merely judging submitted works, the reviewer acts as a strategic partner to authors, providing constructive recommendations that strengthen the methodological and theoretical quality of the research under review.

Recognizing the importance of this role means understanding the direct influence that reviewers have on the advancement of validated scientific knowledge. Well-conducted reviews elevate the quality of published articles and contribute to the academic career development of the reviewers themselves.

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Fernando Antonio Ribeiro Serra, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Professor in the Graduate Program in Business Administration and the Graduate Program in Project Management at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE)

 

Manuel Portugal Ferreira, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPL), Leiria, Portugal / Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

Coordinating Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria – School of Technology and Management, Leiria, Portugal, and Visiting Professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina

Isabel Cristina Scafuto, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Professor in the Graduate Program in Project Management at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE)

Vânia Maria Jorge Nassif, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Professor in the Graduate Program in Business Administration at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) 

Priscila Rezende da Costa, ESPM, Superior School of Advertising and Marketing, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Professor in the Graduate Program in Business Administration at ESPM – Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing

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30.04.2025

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Serra, F. A. R., Ferreira, M. P., Scafuto, I. C., Nassif, V. M. J., & Costa, P. R. da. (2025). The importance of the reviewer’s role in the development of innovation research: Guidelines for constructive contributions. International Journal of Innovation, 13(1), e28542. https://doi.org/10.5585/2025.28542

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): Jan./Apr.

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