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| 1. Does the manuscript contain original and important principles, concepts, or data that are relevant to the scope of the journal? | Yes | No |
| 2. Is the research or its presentation contemporary, innovative, creative, or otherwise adding to knowledge? | ||
| 3. Does the research represent a significant advance for this field? | ||
| 4. Would the manuscript be of relevance to scholars in other fields? If yes, please list the fields: Strategic/Conflict Studies, International Relations, Public/Development Administration and Economics. | ||
| 5.Would you rather recommend this manuscript for another journal? If yes, please list the journal(s).……………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… |
| 1. Is the manuscript well organized? | Yes | No |
| 2. Is the title appropriate and informative? | ||
| 3. Is the abstract succinct and informative? | ||
| 4. Are the in text references to the existing literature sufficient and appropriate? | ||
| 5. Are all the tables and figures necessary? | ||
| 6. Can any of the illustrations be improved? | ||
| 7. Can parts of the manuscript be shortened without loss of intellectual or scientific content? | ||
| 8. Can figures or tables replace parts of the text? |
| 1. Is the manuscript clearly written? Does the writing facilitate the argument or discussion? | Yes | No |
| 2. Are the interpretations and conclusions supported by data or observations? | ||
| 3. Are the quantitative aspects (e.g., mathematical models, computations, and data presentation) accurate? | ||
| 4. does the in text and end reference congruent with APA style 7th edition? |
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| Acceptable as it is | |
| Acceptable for publication after minor revision | |
| Acceptable, but requires moderate revision | |
| May be acceptable, but requires major revision and further review | |
| Unacceptable |
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| NO |
| G. Comments Confidential comments to the Author Dear author (s), |
| Comment to the Editor Dear Editor |
Final Recommendation:
The work is publishable if the author (s) can religiously follow the corrections made by the reviewer.