Reviewer Recognition and Evaluation Process
The journal formally recognizes the valuable contributions of its reviewers through the following means:
- Issuance of Acknowledgment Certificates
- Annual listing of reviewers on the journal website
- Official recognition in annual journal reports
Reviewers will receive acknowledgment certificates and annual recognition on the journal’s website in appreciation of their scholarly contribution.
Reviewer Evaluation Form
University of Mirpurkhas
International Research Journal of Social Sciences (IRJOSS)
Double-Blind Peer Review Evaluation Form
Manuscript Code / Title: ___________________________
Date of Review: ___________________________
Reviewer ID / Name (Optional): ___________________________
Section 1: Evaluation Criteria
Please rate each item using the following scale:
5 = Excellent | 4 = Good | 3 = Fair | 2 = Poor | 1 = Unsatisfactory
|
S. No |
Criteria |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
|
1 |
Relevance to journal scope |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
2 |
Originality / Novelty |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
3 |
Significance of findings |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
4 |
Soundness of methodology |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
5 |
Quality of data analysis |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
6 |
Structure and organization |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
7 |
Use of references and literature |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
8 |
Ethical standards followed |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
9 |
Language and clarity of writing |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
Section 2: Overall Recommendation
(Please tick one option)
- ☐ Accept without revision
- ☐ Minor revision
- ☐ Major revision
- ☐ Reject
Section 3: Confidential Comments to the Editor
(Comments related to quality, originality, plagiarism concerns, or ethical issues)
Reviewer Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________