Manuscript Readiness Level

Before you submit your manuscript to Journal of Islamic Pedagogy and Character Formation, we highly recommend that you re-evaluate it using the Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL), an instrument we developed to help you optimize the effectiveness of the peer-review process.

Pre-Evaluation Criteria

Criterion Strong
(Level 1)		 Fair
(Level 2)		 Poor
(Level 3)
Title: Straightforward, informative, and represents the contents of the article. 5 3 2
Abstract: Concise, but at a minimum contains the problem, purpose, method, key findings, and implications of the research. 10 5 2
Keywords: Searchable by search engines and representative of the research intent. 3–5 keywords; at least 3 are mandatory. 5 3 2
Introduction: Directs the reader to the importance of the research; presents significant problems, a clear state of the art, gap analysis, and novel concepts filling the gap. Ends with the research purpose. 15 10 5
Method: Clear and replicable. Shows how the research objectives are achieved through appropriate tools, procedures, and stages. 10 5 2
Results: Presents experimental, survey, or other relevant data, generally in clear and readable tables and figures. 15 10 5
Discussion: Meaningful; written as a dialogue that shows the progress of the research in comparison with previous studies. 20 15 5
Conclusion: Summarizes the research results (the most important findings) in relation to the objectives stated in the Introduction. 10 4 1
References: Accountable: at least 35 references, the majority from reputable, peer-reviewed journals published within the last three years. Use a reference management tool (Zotero) and APA 7th Edition. 10 5 1
Total Score 100 60 25

Decision Matrix

Score Probability
85–100 Most likely to be published with little discussion with the Editor/Reviewers.
70–84 Possible minor revision (if there are no mistakes in principle).
50–69 Possible major revision.
25–49 Most likely to be rejected at the first stage.

Notes: The Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL) above is used by authors as a tool to optimize the peer-review process. The decision to accept or reject an article for publication in the Journal of Islamic Pedagogy and Character Formation remains the authority of the Editor, based on recommendations from the reviewers.