Pre-Evaluation Criteria

Strong

(Level 1)

Fair

(level 2)

Poor

(level 3)

Title: Straightforward, informative, and represents the contents of the article.

5

3

2

Abstract: Concise but contain the problem, purpose, method, important findings, and implications of the research.

10

5

2

Keywords: Searchable by a search engine, truly represents the intention of research. Don’t use phrases, only words. 5 to 6 keyword is recommended.

5

3

2

Introduction: Directing the reader about the importance of the research. Presenting significant problems, a clear state of the art, gap analysis, and novel concepts to fill the gaps. End it with the purpose of research. 

15

10

5

Method: Clear and replicable. Reveals how research objectives are achieved with the appropriate tools, procedures, and stages.

10

5

2

Results: Presenting experimental or survey data or any other kind of data depending on the research type. The results are generally presented in clear and readable tables and figures.

15

10

5

Discussion: Meaningful. A good discussion is written as a dialogue that reveals the research's progress compared to previous research.

20

15

5

Conclusion: This contains a summary of research results (the most important research finding) related to the objectives written in the introduction.

10

4

1

References: Accountable, about 80% of the literature from primary sources (reputable journals) and up to date (last 10 years). Use reference management tools.

10

5

1

Total score

100

60

25

Score

Probability

85-100

Most likely to be published with little discussion with Editor/Reviewer

70-84

Possible minor revision (if there are no mistakes in principle)

50-69

Possible major revision

25-49

Most likely to be rejected in the first stage