Guidelines for Evaluators

Guidelines for Evaluators

EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Fluminense Federal University

E-mail: esa.ppecn.uff@gmail.com  

 

  1. I) Guidelines for preparing an opinion:

Title of the work:

 

Please mark your option in the questions below, in addition to your written comments.

 

  1. Regarding style: is the language clear and unambiguous?

( ) Yes ( ) No

 

If not, please suggest reformulations in your comments.

 

  1. Are the theoretical and conceptual links presented clearly and coherently?

( ) Yes ( ) No

 

If not, please comment on how this could be done.

 

  1. With regard to the literature review: does the author mention the necessary references?

( ) Yes ( ) No

 

If not, please indicate the omissions in your comments.

 

  1. Regarding the methodology: has the author used the appropriate method?

( ) Yes ( ) No ( ) Not applicable

 

If not, please comment on this.

 

  1. Are the data properly analyzed and interpreted?

( ) Yes ( ) No ( ) Not applicable

 

If not, please comment on this.

 

  1. Is the work relevant to the field of study?

field of study?

 

( ) Yes ( ) No

 

If not, please justify your opinion.

 

  1. Final opinion

( ) It should be published as a matter of priority. No need to review.

( ) Should be published. No need to review.

( ) Should be published, but needs to be revised

( ) Should not be published.

 

 

  1. II) Comments:

 

Title of the work:

 

Do you agree to a de-identified copy of this opinion being sent to the author?

( ) Yes ( ) No

 

If you think that the work should not be published as it is, please point out the changes that could be made to make it publishable.

 

Note: Regardless of the opinion given, it is essential that the referee makes some comment about the work being evaluated, in order to substantiate their decision.

 

Options for opening the peer review process in accordance with the principles of Open Science, with or without identifying the name of the reviewer

When offered the option, do you agree to the publication of the manuscript's approval review?

( ) Yes, with the identification of my name.

( ) Yes, without identifying my name

( ) I do not agree.

When given the option, do you agree to interact directly with the author of the article?

( ) Yes

( ) No