Guideline for Reviewers
Reviewer Invitations
As a reviewer for IJREBS, you will receive invitations to review manuscripts via email. Upon receiving the invitation, please use the provided links to either ‘accept’ or ‘decline’ the request. Reviewers are tasked with evaluating the quality of the manuscript and providing a recommendation to the editor on whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.
Deadline for Reviews
Reviewers have 3-7 days to respond to the invitation and 7 days from acceptance to complete the review. If the review is not completed within this timeframe, an automated reminder will be sent. After the second reminder, the Editor handling the manuscript may send an additional email reminder or assign the manuscript to another reviewer. If more time is needed to complete your review, please inform the editor.
Format of Review Reports
Review reports should include:
- A concise summary of the manuscript's objectives and contributions.
- An evaluation of the methodology, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Constructive recommendations for improvement.
- A professional and unbiased tone throughout.
Questions to Guide Your Review
- Introduction
- Does the introduction clearly state the research problem, research questions, and objectives?
- Is the significance of the study well-defined?
- Are relevant background literature and prior research adequately referenced?
- Research Design
- Is the research design appropriate for addressing the research questions?
- Are the research variables derived from the literature review?
- Are the data collection and analysis methods suitable?
- Are ethical considerations addressed?
- Research Methodology
- Is the research methodology well-defined/described and replicable?
- Are research variables derived from the literature?
- Are data collection and analysis methods appropriate?
- Are there at least 25 recent references (from the last 10 years)?
- References
- Are references current, relevant, and appropriately cited?
- Are there any significant omissions?
- Are references formatted in APA 7 Style?
- Are research references emphasized over book or newspaper references?
- Results
- Are results clearly presented (minimum of 6 tables) and supported by data?
- Is statistical analysis applied correctly?
- Are figures and tables relevant and clear?
- Are the results appropriately interpreted?
- Discussion
- Does the discussion provide a thorough interpretation of the results?
- Are the findings compared with existing literature?
- Are limitations acknowledged?
- Does the discussion lead to meaningful conclusions?
- Clarity and Organization
- Is the article well-organized and logically structured?
- Are headings and subheadings clear and relevant?
- Is the language clear, concise, and appropriate for the target audience?
- Originality and Contribution
- Does the article present new insights or perspectives?
- Does it contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field?
- Are the contributions related to societal welfare?
- Compliance with Guidelines
- Does the article adhere to the journal's guidelines and formatting requirements?
- Are all necessary sections included (e.g., structured abstract, keywords, conclusion)?
- Overall Impression
- What is your overall impression of the article's quality and contribution?
- What recommendations do you have for improvement?
Overall Recommendation
Please provide an overall recommendation for the manuscript’s next stage:
- Accept Submission: The manuscript can be accepted without further changes.
- Revisions Required: The manuscript can be accepted after minor revisions.
- Resubmit for Review: Major revisions are required, and the manuscript will need another round of review.
- Resubmit Elsewhere: The manuscript is not suitable for this journal.
- Decline Submission: The manuscript has serious flaws and does not make an original contribution.
Note: All decisions must be well-justified. Review attachments must be blinded, ensuring no personal information or identifying details are included. This includes avoiding your name or contact details in uploaded documents, including file name.
Invitation to Review a Revision
If an author submits a revised manuscript, you may be invited to review the revision, especially if significant changes were requested. You will receive an email from the handling Editor with clear instructions on how to proceed.
