Dear researcher, use these qualities parameters to evaluate the publication probability of your article. We advise you to take help from your peer to evaluate your paper as per the following parameters and then use the decision matrix to assess the publication probability.  

Quality Parameters

Strongly agree

Agree

Not agree

Title: Simple language to understand the intention of study in the first reading. 

10

7

3

Abstract

 

 

 

i.Purpose (crystal clear in two lines),

10

7

3

ii.Methodology (mention only theory, tools, and methods, etc. no discussion)

5

3

1

iii.Main findings (mention only the main results in 3 lines),

5

3

1

iv.Implications (tell in 3 lines how and where this study can be useful) and

5

3

1

v.The novelty of study (Something new in this study that can attract readers).

10

7

3

Keywords: 5 to 6 good, Google searchable, keywords that truly represent the intention of research in 5 words. Don’t use phrases, only words.

5

3

1

Introduction: Good, interesting and discussing the research problem in detail with the research gap

5

3

1

Literature review: 15 to 20 recent literature discussed. A hypothesis may be presented separately or with the LR section

5 (If more than 15 literature provided)

3 (If 10 to 15 literature provided)

1 (If less than 10 literature provided)

Methods: clear-cut mention of tools, theory, software, sampling, analysis tools, etc.

5

3

1

Results: are presented clearly. All tables and images [APA format] are properly cited in the text.

5

3

1

Discussion: Present evidence to support the result analysis by citing 7 to 10 works of earlier researchers.  

5 (if more than 7 supporting citations provided)

3 (If 5 to 7 supporting citations)

1 (if less than 5 supporting citations)

Conclusion – How the objectives of the study are accomplished or what should now be accepted as established knowledge.

5

3

1

Limitations and Study Forward: The author should discuss the limitations of this study. And also present future scope or plan of the study.

5

3

1

Co-authors Contribution: All co-authors should clearly mention their sizeable contribution to the article. Simply saying all authors contribute equally will not be accepted. 

5

3

1

References: Style APA 7th edition with Minimum 30 good quality references required with CrossRef DOI. (at least 20 should have DOI)

10 (If 30 or more)

7 (between 30 to 20)

3 (less than 20)

Total Marks

100

64

24

 

Decision Matrix

Score

Probability (%)

Recommendation

75-100

Most likely to be published

Refer to manuscript preparation guidelines and verify that your article is updated.

60-74

This manuscript may pass the first stage of review but in peer review, a minor revision will be required.

Refer to manuscript preparation guidelines and work on weaknesses.  

40-59

This manuscript may pass the first stage of review but in peer review, a major revision will be required or could be rejected by the reviewer

Refer to manuscript preparation guidelines and work on the weaknesses of each section. It will save your morale and time.

<40

Most likely to be rejected in the first stage

Refer to manuscript preparation guidelines and do an honest revision to satisfy the guidelines, work strictly on the weaknesses of each section. It will save your morale and time.

Disclaimer: Above discussion should be used for self-assessment. In no way, the result of this assessment guarantees the publication of the paper in the journal.