How Manuscripts Are Evaluated

Articles submitted to READS are evaluated according to scientific and editorial criteria that ensure academic quality and the relevance of the work. Below are the main points considered by reviewers:

Title

  • Does it accurately reflect the objective of the article?

Abstract and Keywords

  • Is the abstract clear, concise, and consistent with the article’s content?
  • Is there coherence between the abstract and the main text?
  • Are the keywords appropriate and useful for indexing in academic databases?

Introduction

  • Is the research problem clearly stated?
  • Does the study present a justification and demonstrate relevance?
  • Is the topic contextualized with pertinent previous research?
  • Are the general and specific objectives well defined and related to the problem?
  • Where applicable, are hypotheses presented clearly and directly?
  • Is the research design described in a way that allows understanding of the study?

Theoretical Framework

  • Does the review reflect the current state of knowledge on the topic, considering recent sources and relevant classics?
  • Does the selected literature provide convincing support for the discussion?
  • Does the text establish a critical dialogue among authors?
  • In theoretical essays, is there a clear formulation of a thesis supported by consistent arguments?

Method and Analysis

  • Is the method clearly described and justified in relation to the research problem?
  • Is the analysis coherent and appropriate to the chosen method?
  • For bibliographic research, are the selection criteria for sources explained?
  • For empirical or experimental research, are the location, sample, instruments, and procedures described according to field standards?

Results

  • Are the results related to the objectives and hypotheses stated?
  • Are they consistent and complete in relation to the methodology?
  • When used, are tables and graphs clear, self-explanatory, and non-redundant?

Discussion and Conclusion

  • Are the findings analyzed in light of the current scientific literature?
  • Is the discussion coherent with the research objectives?
  • Are the study’s contributions highlighted?
  • Are the limitations acknowledged?
  • Are suggestions for future research presented?

Editing and Writing

  • Does the structure of the text follow academic standards?
  • Is the article in accordance with APA guidelines (or the journal’s chosen style)?
  • Is the writing clear, objective, and free of spelling and grammatical errors?