JPL

JOURNAL REVIEW GUIDE FORM

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If the space for any of the items commented on, is not adequate, please feel free to append any number of additional paper

SECTION 1:

A: TITLE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUSCRIPT

1.Does the title match with the content? If NOT, please explain and suggest alternative title. __________________________________________
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2. Is there irrelevant material that should be removed? If YES, please indicate . __________________________________________
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3. Has the author fully supported all his/her statements with facts? If NOT, please explain and comment.
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B: ORGANIZATION OF THE MANUSCRIPT
1. Is the organisation of the manuscript logical and easy to follow? If NOT please, explain.
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2. Does the introductory material lead logically and entertainingly into the main point of the manuscript? If NOT, please comment.
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3. Are there smooth and logical transitions from one section to another? And from one paragraph to another? If NOT, please cite examples.
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4. Does the concluding material leave the reader with impression the author intended? If NOT, please explain.
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5. Is the work well-proportioned? That is, are all major sections equally developed? Please comment.
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C: USE OF WORDS
1. Is the language appropriate for audience intended? If NOT please comment.
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2. Are the words used precisely? Or are there incorrect denotations and improper connotations?
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3. Has the author defined all necessary terms? If NOT cite examples.
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D. GRAMMAR
Does the author use standard grammar throughout? If NOT please indicate.
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E. TECHNICAL ASPECTS
1. Do punctuation, capitalization and abbreviations all follow the conversion? If NOT, give examples.
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2. Is the spelling consistent? I.e. American or British English? Please comment
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F. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Has the author acknowledged all outside sources he/she may have used? If NOT please explain
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G. REFERENCES
Do the references follow the format prescribed in the guidelines? If NOT please explain.
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SECTION II:
You are requested to advise the editorial board in general terms on the following items:

1. Originality of the material
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2. Worthiness for publication
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SECTION III:
1. Contribution to new knowledge, policy and theory
To what extent has the author contributed to new knowledge?
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2. Study methodology and data analysis, interpretation What comment would you make regarding the study methodology specifically data analysis and interpretation of information (data) in the article (if applicable).
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NB: This review guide should be returned to the:
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Policy and Leadership (Online)
P.O. Box 84 Mzumbe Tanzania along with the manuscript to reach him not later than