Reviewer Guidelines

As part of the closed double-blind review process, reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and detailed evaluations of the manuscript under review. These guidelines cover key aspects that should be considered during the review process:

1. Presentation

  • Is the manuscript clearly presented and well-organized?
  • Does the format and layout adhere to the journal's submission guidelines?
  • Check for consistency in the style of references, tables, figures, and illustrations.

2. Writing

  • Is the manuscript written in clear, concise, and understandable language?
  • Are there significant grammatical, spelling, or syntactical errors?
  • Ensure that the terminology used is consistent and appropriate for the subject matter.

3. Length

  • Is the length of the manuscript appropriate for the scope of the topic discussed?
  • Is the manuscript too short or too long for the type of article submitted (e.g., research article, review, case study)?

4. Title

  • Does the title accurately reflect the content and purpose of the study?
  • Is the title engaging, informative, and relevant to the field of community service?

5. Abstract

  • Does the abstract provide a clear summary of the study’s objectives, methodology, key results, and conclusions?
  • Is the abstract informative enough to give readers an overview of the manuscript?

6. Introduction

  • Does the introduction explain the background of the study and refer to relevant literature?
  • Is the research problem clearly defined, significant, and well-articulated?
  • Are the research objectives stated clearly?

7. Method

  • Are the methods adequately described and appropriate for addressing the research questions?
  • Is the study design, instruments, materials, and procedures valid and relevant to the field?
  • Check if the sampling methods, data analysis, and control variables are well explained.

8. Results

  • Are the results presented clearly and aligned with the research objectives?
  • Are the results supported with relevant tables, figures, or visualizations?
  • Ensure that the data presented is accurate, logical, and reliable.

9. Discussion

  • Does the discussion link the findings to relevant literature?
  • Are the results interpreted appropriately, and do they consider the practical implications of the findings?
  • Check if the study limitations are addressed and if future research directions are suggested.

10. Conclusion

  • Are the conclusions clearly stated and supported by the study's results?
  • Do the conclusions reflect the contribution of the research to the field of community service?
  • Ensure that the recommendations are relevant and practical.