PEER REVIEW RUBRIC

Peer Review Rubric for Scopus-Indexed Journal Manuscripts

Manuscript Title: ___________________________

Reviewer: _________________________________

Date: _____________________________________

Rating Scale

Score

Description

5

Excellent – Exceeds international publication standards

4

Good – Meets publication standards with minor improvements

3

Satisfactory – Acceptable but requires moderate revision

2

Weak – Significant revision required

1

Poor – Major deficiencies

0

Not addressed / Not applicable

 

1.     Originality and Contribution

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

2.      Literature Review and Theoretical Framework

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

3.     Research Design and Methodology

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

4.     Data Analysis and Findings

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

5.      Discussion and Scholarly Contribution

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

6.     Organization and Academic Writing

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

7.     References and Citation Quality

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

Recommendation

☐ Accept without Revision

☐ Minor Revision

☐ Major Revision

☐ Resubmit for Review

☐ Reject

 

Strengths of the Manuscript

Major Issues Requiring Revision

Minor Issues Requiring Revision

Comments to the Authors

Confidential Comments to the Editor (Optional)

Suggested Decision Thresholds

Score

Recommendation

85–100

Accept / Minor Revision

70–84

Minor Revision

55–69

Major Revision

40–54

Resubmit After Substantial Revision

Below 40

Reject