Article Review Guideline

Reviewer Guidelines

Article Content Review
Your review will assess the manuscript according to standard article components. If the content significantly deviates from scholarly standards, please provide detailed comments.

1. Title:
   • The title must clearly, accurately, and unambiguously represent the subject of the manuscript.
   • Please suggest an improved title if necessary.
2. Abstract:
   • The abstract should briefly state the research objectives, methods, results, and main conclusions.
   • Remember that the abstract is the most widely read part of a paper.
3. Literature Review:
   • Authors must acknowledge relevant prior work through proper citations.
   • Citations in the introduction should demonstrate novelty and research gaps.
   • Avoid excessive citation.
4. Objectives:
   • The research objectives must be clearly stated and aligned with the study hypothesis.
5. Methods:
   • The methodology must be described in sufficient detail to allow replication by competent researchers.
   • Tools, materials, hardware/software platforms, and frameworks must be clearly specified.
6. Clarity:
   • The manuscript should present methods and results clearly, concisely, and effectively for easy understanding.
7. Organization:
   • The manuscript should present the research topic in a logical and effective structure.
8. Duplication:
   • The manuscript should not repeat previously published work by the same or other authors.
   • Review whether tables and figures can be merged or reduced without losing essential content.
9. Calculations:
   • In selected cases, reviewers may verify the accuracy of calculations presented in the manuscript.
10. Consistency Between Text, Tables, and Figures:
    • All tables and figures must be referenced in the text.
    • Statements in the manuscript must align with the presented tables and figures.
11. Table and Figure Titles:
    • Titles should clearly describe the content.
    • Please suggest improvements if necessary.
12. Captions and Labels:
    • Interpretations must be clear and use correct SI units where applicable.
13. Graphics:
    • Data used in graphs or figures must be accurate and reliable.
14. Conclusion:
    • Conclusions should clearly answer the research objectives and be supported by data and analysis.
15. Assumptions:
    • Authors must clearly distinguish between assumptions and factual findings.
16. References:
    • All cited works must appear in the reference list.
    • A minimum of 15 references is required, with at least 60% from primary sources (peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, books, theses/dissertations) published within the last 5 years.

Submitting Review Results
Once you agree to review, you may download the manuscript and supplementary files. You may complete the review form, provide comments, or upload files for the editor and/or author. Reviews should be completed within 4 weeks. If you need more time, please contact the Editor at jurnaltunascendekia@iainpalopo.ac.id.