Review Guidelines

General Principles

  • The review process must be conducted objectively, scientifically, and professionally.
  • All manuscripts are confidential and should not be disseminated.
  • Any potential conflict of interest must be reported to the editor immediately.

Key Aspects of Assessment

Title

  • Clear, concise, and reflective of the content of the research
  • Maximum 15 words
  • Does not contain abbreviations

Abstract and Keywords

  • Maximum of 250 words
  • Must include objectives, methods, findings, implications, and originality
  • Keywords consist of four to six words

Introduction

  • Presenting empirical/theoretical and original problems
  • Mention gaps and novelties of research
  • Explains theoretical and practical contributions of the research

Method

  • The research design is clearly described
  • The population and/or sample are clearly specified
  • Data collection and analysis techniques are appropriate and aligned with the research design

Results and Discussion

  • Presenting findings logically and systematically
  • Tables and figures follow the required format
  • Interpreting results with relevant theories
  • Implications and limitations are clearly explained
  • Summaries of findings are presented in an innovative and creative manner

Conclusion

  • Summarizes key findings without overgeneralization
  • Clearly states research limitations

References

  • Minimum 20 sources, 80% of journal articles
  • Up-to-date references used, at least the last 10 years
  • APA format 7, includes DOI.

Recommendations

After completing the manuscript review, reviewers must select one of the following recommendations in the OJS system.

Accept Submission

  • Articles deserve to be published with no changes or only minor editorial corrections. The decision for the author is accepted directly.

Revisions Required

  • Articles are eligible for publication after minor revisions (e.g. improvements in analysis, language, or references). The decision for the author is that it is necessary to revise it in a minor or minor way.

Resubmit for Review

  • Need major revisions that affect methodology or structure; It needs to be reviewed. The decision for the author is that it is necessary to revise it in a major or major way.

Resubmit Elsewhere

  • The topic does not fit the focus of the journal. The decision for authors is recommended to send to other journals.

Decline

  • The article is not eligible for publication due to fundamental issues (plagiarism, invalid methodology, or irrelevant). The decision for the author is rejected.

Ethics Review

Reviewers must maintain manuscript confidentiality, must not use any part of the manuscript for personal benefit, and must provide constructive and objective feedback.

Review Time

The review must be completed within 14 days from the date the invitation is received. Requests for deadline extensions may be submitted to the editor.