Introduction:
Scientific peer review skills are fundamental to ensuring and advancing the quality of academic research published in international scientific journals. In this context, the "Diploma in Professional International Scientific Peer Review" is designed to equip academics and researchers with the expertise needed to become professional peer reviewers on an international level. This program aims to enhance participants' understanding of scientific peer review standards and the principles of evaluating academic research according to the latest international guidelines.

Through this diploma, participants will gain advanced experience in analyzing scientific research, assessing its quality and originality, and providing precise peer review reports that contribute to improving scientific content and ensuring the integrity of academic publishing. The program also equips participants with the necessary knowledge to navigate ethical and professional challenges that scientific reviewers may face in international journals.

The program is delivered by a group of experts in the field of scientific peer review and is aimed at university professors, researchers, and editors who are interested in developing their skills in this critical field, ultimately contributing to elevating the global standard of academic publishing.

Objectives:

1. Develop Analytical and Critical Skills:
   The program seeks to empower participants to assess scientific research with precision and professionalism by learning how to analyze the quality, originality, and methodology of research in line with international peer review standards.
2. Enhance Knowledge of International Peer Review Standards:
   The program aims to introduce participants to the standards and ethics that peer reviewers must follow in international scientific journals, ensuring that peer review reports are fair, objective, and contribute to improving the quality of academic publishing.
3. Professionalism in Handling International Scientific Journals:
   The program prepares peer reviewers to professionally engage with international scientific journals, understand global peer review mechanisms and requirements, and actively participate in elevating the standard of scientific research on an international level.

Key Topics:

1. Basics of International Scientific Peer Review.
2. Criteria for Assessing Research Quality.
3. Integrity and Scientific Honesty.
4. Ethics of Peer Review.
5. Techniques for Writing Peer Review Reports.
6. Analysis of Research Methodologies.
7. Addressing Research Gaps: How to identify gaps or shortcomings in submitted research.
8. Reviewing Theoretical Studies and Literature Reviews.
9. Peer Review of Interdisciplinary Research.
10. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research Standards.
11. Modern Technologies in Peer Review.
12. Reviewing Experimental Studies.
13. Evaluating Originality and Innovation in Research.
14. Reviewing Statistical Inferences.
15. Peer Review in Open Access Journals.
16. Open vs. Anonymous Peer Review.
17. Handling Scientific Disputes.
18. Peer Review in Scientific Conferences.
19. Reviewing References and Scientific Sources.
20. Specialized vs. General Peer Review.
21. Criteria for Assessing Research According to Journal Requirements.