Reviewer Checklist

Please evaluate the manuscript objectively and carefully. For each checkpoint, select the most appropriate response. Select only one response for each checkpoint.

Response Options: Yes  |  No  |  Need Revision

1. General Assessment

Checkpoint	Yes	No	Need Revision
Is the manuscript within the scope of the journal?
Is the topic relevant and scientifically important?
Is the research problem or objective clearly stated?
Does the study provide an original or meaningful contribution?

2. Title, Abstract and Keywords

Checkpoint	Yes	No	Need Revision
Does the title accurately reflect the manuscript?
Is the abstract clear and sufficiently informative?
Are the keywords appropriate and representative of the manuscript?

3. Introduction

Checkpoint	Yes	No	Need Revision
Does the introduction provide adequate background and context?
Is the research gap clearly identified?
Are the objectives or research questions clearly presented?

4. Methodology

Checkpoint	Yes	No	Need Revision
Is the methodology appropriate for the research objectives?
Are the methods described sufficiently clearly for replication?
Are the sampling, data collection and analysis procedures appropriate?

5. Results

Checkpoint	Yes	No	Need Revision
Are the results clearly and logically presented?
Are the tables and figures appropriate and clearly presented?

6. Discussion and Conclusion

Checkpoint	Yes	No	Need Revision
Are the findings adequately discussed and interpreted?
Are the conclusions supported by the results?
Are the limitations of the study adequately addressed?

7. References

Checkpoint	Yes	No	Need Revision
Are the references relevant, current and appropriately cited?
Are the citations and reference list consistent?