| Pre-Evaluation Criteria | Strong
(Level 1)
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Fair
(level 2)
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Poor
(level 3)
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| Title: Straightforward, informative, and represents the contents of the article. | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
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Abstract: Concise but at least contain the problem, purpose, method, important findings, and implications of the research.
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10 | 5 | 2 | |
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Keywords: Searchable by search engine, truly represents the intention of research. Don’t use phrases, only words. 5 to 6 keyword is recommended.
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5 | 3 | 2 | |
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Introduction: Directing the reader about the importance of the research. Presenting significant problems, a clear state of the art, gap analysis, and novel concepts to fill the gaps. End it with the purpose of research.
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15 | 10 | 5 | |
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Method: Clear and replicable. Reveals how research objectives are achieved with the appropriate tools, procedures, and stages.
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10 | 5 | 2 | |
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Results: Presenting experimental or survey data, or any other kind of data depending on the type of research. The results are generally presented in clear and readable tables and figures.
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15 | 10 | 5 | |
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Discussion: Meaningful. Good discussion is written as a dialogue that reveals the progress of the research in comparison to previous researches.
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20 | 15 | 5 | |
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Conclusion: Contains a summary of research results (the most important research finding) that relates with the objectives written in the introduction.
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10 | 4 | 1 | |
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References: Accountable, about 80% of the literatures from primary sources (reputable journals) and up to date (last 10 years). Use reference management tools.
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10 | 5 | 1 | |
| Total score | 100 | 60 | 25 |
Decision matrix
| Score | Probability |
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85-100
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Most likely to be published with little discussion with Editor/Reviewer
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70-84
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Possible minor revision (if there are no mistakes in principle)
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50-69
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Possible major revision
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25-49
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Most likely to be rejected in the first stage
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Disclaimer: The Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL) above is used by authors as a “tool” to optimize peer-reviewing process. The decision to accept or reject an article for BIS-STE is the authority of Scientific Committee based on recommendations from reviewers.