Reviewer's Checklist

Reviewer’s Guide Based on the Criteria:

1. Relevance to Journal's Scope
   
   - Does the article fit within the journal’s thematic focus?
   - Does the research address significant questions in its field?
   - Is the topic timely and relevant to current discourse?
   
   

2. Originality and Contribution to the Field
   
   - Does the article fit within the journal’s thematic focus?
   - Does the research address significant questions in its field?
   - Is the topic timely and relevant to current discourse?
   
   

3. Clarity of Research Question and Objectives
   
   - Are the research questions clearly defined?
   - Are the objectives specific and achievable within the scope of the study?
   - Do the questions align logically with the research design?
   
   

4. Methodological Rigor
   
   - Is the research design (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed) appropriate for answering the research questions?
   - Are the sampling and data collection methods clearly described and justified?
   - Is the analysis robust, and are the conclusions supported by the data?
   
   

5. Ethical Considerations
   
   - Does the research meet ethical standards, particularly in studies involving human participants?
   - Are confidentiality and consent procedures adequately addressed?
   - Are any conflicts of interest disclosed?
   
   

6. Presentation of Results
   
   - Are the results presented clearly and supported with data (e.g., tables, charts)?
   - Do the results answer the original research questions?
   - Is there a logical flow between data presentation and interpretation?
   
   

7. Interpretation and Discussion
   
   - Does the discussion relate the findings to the wider literature?
   - Are alternative interpretations considered?
   - Are the practical implications or policy recommendations of the study clearly stated?
   
   

8. Conclusion
   
   - Do the conclusions logically follow from the findings?
   - Are the conclusions concise and grounded in the data?
   - Are suggestions for future research provided?
   
   

9. Writing Quality
   
   - Is the article well-organized and free of major grammatical errors?
   - Is the writing clear and accessible for the intended audience?
   - Does the paper follow the journal's style guide (e.g., APA, Chicago)?
   
   

10. References
    
    - Are the references current and relevant?
    - Does the article engage with the most important studies in its field?
    - Are all sources cited appropriately and formatted according to journal guidelines?