Reviewer Form
Reviewer Evaluation Form
Journal: Journal of Law, Governance and Public Administration (JLGPA)
Manuscript Information
Manuscript ID:
Manuscript Title:
Article Type: (Research Article / Review / Case Report / Short Communication)
Reviewer Name: (optional, kept confidential)
Date of Review:
Reviewer Declaration
☐ I have no conflict of interest with the authors or the research.
☐ I will treat this manuscript as confidential.
☐ I will give an objective and unbiased review.
Section A: General Assessment
| Criterion | Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Originality of the work | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Scientific significance | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Relevance to law and public administration | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Contribution to existing knowledge | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Section B: Methodology and Data Quality
| Criterion | Yes | Partially | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research design is appropriate | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Methods are clearly described | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Statistical analysis is sound | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Results are reproducible | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Comments on methodology and data quality:
Section C: Presentation and Structure
| Criterion | Yes | Partially | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title reflects the content accurately | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Abstract is clear and informative | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Figures and tables are appropriate | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| References are relevant and sufficient | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Comments on presentation and clarity:
Section D: Ethical Compliance
Does the manuscript meet ethical standards? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not applicable
Are ethical approval and informed consent clearly stated (if required)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Is participant confidentiality adequately protected? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not applicable
Are trial registration or data accession numbers given where relevant? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not applicable
Any sign of plagiarism, data manipulation or other ethical concern? ☐ No concerns ☐ Possible concerns (explain below)
Ethical and compliance comments:
Section E: Strengths and Weaknesses
Main strengths of the manuscript:
Main weaknesses or limitations:
Section F: Comments for the Authors (shared with authors)
Section G: Confidential Comments to the Editor (not shared with authors)
Section H: Recommendation
☐ Accept without revision
☐ Accept with minor revisions
☐ Major revisions required
☐ Reject
Reasons for the recommendation:
Reviewer Confirmation
I confirm that this review is my honest and unbiased assessment of the manuscript.
Signature (optional): _______________ Date: _______________
