Manuscript ID: ____________________
Title: ___________________________________________________________
Date Sent to Reviewer: ______________ | Review Due Date: ______________
Please rate the following on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)
| Evaluation Criteria | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Originality: Does the paper add new knowledge to STS? | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Relevance: Does it fit the journal’s scope? | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Methodology: Is the research design sound and valid? | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Literature: Is the theoretical framework well-supported? | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Clarity: Is the English and flow of arguments clear? | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Ethics: Are citations and ethical standards met? | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
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Summary of the Research:
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Major Strengths:
(What makes this paper worth publishing?)
Specific Weaknesses & Areas for Improvement:
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Formatting & References:
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