Review Criteria
Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) expects reviewers to maintain high standards in scientific evaluation processes and to assess the scientific quality of submitted articles objectively. Evaluating the originality, methodological suitability, and scientific contribution of the articles is crucial for the journal to sustain its quality standards. The following guidelines elaborate on the essential criteria reviewers should consider during the evaluation process.
1. Scientific Contribution and Originality
Assess the manuscript’s contribution to the field and its originality. Does the research offer innovative insights or information to the literature?
2. Methodology and Data Analysis
Evaluate the validity and appropriateness of the methods used. Has the data analysis been conducted correctly and adequately?
3. Results and Discussion
Examine whether the results align with the findings and whether the discussion is well-connected to the literature.
4. Writing and Presentation
Assess whether the manuscript is written in a clear, coherent, and consistent manner. Do tables, figures, and other visuals support the study effectively?
5. References
Verify whether the references used are current, appropriate, and sufficient. Are the citations ethically and accurately presented?
6. Final Recommendation
Reviewers should complete their evaluations within a period of one month.
Reviewers can state the following five decisions regarding the reviewed manuscript:
- Accept for Publication
- Revisions Required (Accept with minor revisions: Revisions are reviewed by the editors)
- Resubmit for Review (Major revisions: It will be reviewed for the second round)
- Reject (It is not recommended for publishing)
- Submit Elsewhere (It is not the scope of the journal: Reject)
The recommendations should aim to enhance the scientific quality of the manuscript by providing authors with concrete suggestions for improvement.
