Reviewer Evaluation Scorecard

GREENRESEARCH REVIEWER EVALUATION SCORECARD

Scoring Model Overview

Total Score: 100 points

 

Decision Bands aligned with editorial thresholds

1. Originality & Contribution (20 points)

• 0–5: No clear contribution / derivative work
• 6–10: Limited originality
• 11–15: Moderate contribution
• 16–20: Strong, clear, and valuable contribution

 

2. Relevance & Problem Definition (15 points)

• Clarity of research problem
• Importance to field / society
• Alignment with African or global relevance

 

3. Methodological Rigor (25 points) (Highest weight)

• Research design appropriateness
• Data collection validity
• Analytical depth

This is a paper's core quality control lever

 

4. Argument & Analysis Quality (15 points)

• Logical flow
• Depth of discussion
• Interpretation of findings

 

5. Structure & Clarity (10 points)

• Organization
• Language quality
• Readability

 

6. Referencing & Academic Compliance (10 points)

• Proper citation
• Use of credible sources
• Formatting consistency

 

7. Practical / Theoretical Value (5 points)

• Actionable insights or theoretical contribution

 

Total: 100 Points

 

Decision Bands (Aligned with Editorial Framework)

• 80–100 → Accept / Minor Revision
• 65–79 → Minor Revision Required
• 50–64 → Major Revision Required
• Below 50 → Reject

 

Mandatory Reviewer Outputs

Each reviewer must provide:

• Score (quantitative)
• Justification (qualitative)

Clear recommendation:

1. Accept
2. Minor Revision
3. Major Revision
4. Reject