Review Guideline

Initial Review

1. Read the abstract to ensure you have the expertise to review the article. Don’t be afraid to say no to reviewing an article if there is a good reason.

2. Read through the entire manuscript to see if the paper is worth publishing, only make notes about major problems if such exist: a) Is the question of interest sound and significant? b) Was the design and/or method used adequately or fatally flawed? (for original research papers); c) Were the results substantial enough to be considered publishable (or were only two or so variables presented, or results so flawed as to render the paper unpublishable)?

Review Questions

1. Writing: Is the manuscript easy to follow and has a logical progression and evident organization? Is the manuscript concise and understandable? Are there any parts that should be reduced, eliminated/expanded/added? 

2. Theory, Method, and Analysis:  Are the theory and method used relevant to the topic of study? Is the analysis explained adequately? What is your response to this article's theory, method, and analysis? 

3. Novelty and originality: Does this article contain an aspect of novelty and originality? If so, describe what the novelty element is. If not, suggest the potential novelty in this article so the author can make corrections. Please provide constructive suggestions to the author.

4. Conclusion: Does the conclusion conclude the study result, implication, and recommendation?

5. References: Are the references used in this article supportive, sufficient, and relevant to the topic of study? 

Completed Review Questions

1. Recommendation. To complete the process, select a recommendation and submit the review. You must enter a review or upload a file before selecting a recommendation, as follows: accept submission, revisions required, decline submission, or others.

2. Provide further review notes for the editor if needed.

 Complete Review Process of Manuscript