Elements of the Scientific Review of an Article

When evaluating and reviewing submitted articles, reviewers should consider the following criteria:

• The importance and relevance of the article to its field of study.
• The originality of the article and the contribution it makes to the advancement of knowledge in its field.
• The appropriateness of the title and its relevance to the subject of the article.
• The clarity of the research objectives.
• The soundness of the methodology, including the research design and instruments used, where applicable.
• The logical organization, flow, and coherence of the article.
• The quality of the analysis of the results and the extent to which the conclusions and recommendations are supported by the findings.
• The accuracy and clarity of the language and the article’s freedom from linguistic and grammatical errors.
• The accuracy, consistency, and reliability of the citations and references.
• The relevance, currency, and quality of the references used in the article.