Key Questions Reviewers Focus On
1. Novelty and knowledge:
Does the paper contain new and sufficient contributions to the management field that have not been explored or are under-explored to justify its publication?
2. Study objectives:
Are the primary (and secondary) objectives clearly stated at the end of the introduction? Are these objectives clear, relevant, and measurable?
3. Literature review:
Does the paper demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the extant literature in management and cite an appropriate range of literature sources? Is this literature current? Is the framework/model (if applicable) built on sound theoretical grounds?
4. Methodology:
Are the sampling techniques, statistical techniques, and data analysis and reporting appropriate and well-explained? Is the results presentation, appropriate to best report the study findings?
5. Results and conclusion:
Is the reporting of results, including the tables and figures/images, and the study conclusion supported by the data and the study design? Does the study develop connections between the findings and the research questions (objectives)? Does the paper compare its findings to related published studies?
6. Implications for research, practice, and/or society:
Does the paper clearly identify any implications for practice and/or society? Does the paper bridge the gap between theory and practice? Does the paper express its case by explaining how these findings can be used in managerial practices? What is the impact upon society (influencing public attitudes, affecting quality of life)? Are these implications consistent with the findings and conclusions of the paper?
7. Future Studies and Limitations:
Does the study include a section for future studies and limitations? Does the paper discuss each limitation in detail? describe the reason behind each limitation? and explain why it was not possible to overcome them?
8. Quality of Communication:
Has attention been paid to the clarity of expression and readability? Has attention been paid to grammatical and typographical errors?