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IJREK Ref-Protocol v4.2verified_userCOPE & ICMJE Standard
Peer Reviewer Guidelines & Rubrics
The International Journal of Research, Exploration & Knowledge (IJREK) upholds a rigorous double-anonymized peer-review process. These guidelines outline your responsibilities as a verified referee, the formal 6-dimension evaluation rubric, scoring criteria, recommendation rationales, and ethical standards.
Review ProtocolDouble-Anonymized
Standard Window21 Calendar Days
Rubric Scale1 to 5 Points Matrix
Archival PolicyPermanently Confidential
equalizerThe 1–5 Scoring Scale Standard
Every core dimension is scored on a standardized 5-point scale. We encourage objective, calibrated scores that distinguish incremental contributions from exemplary breakthroughs:
1 / 5Poor (Deficient)Fatal theoretical or empirical errors; fundamentally deficient
2 / 5Fair (Below Standard)Substantive deficiencies or weak experimental validity
3 / 5Good (Sound / Acceptable)Acceptable foundation; revision needed for full impact
4 / 5Very Good (High Quality)High academic quality with only minor polish needed
5 / 5Outstanding (Exemplary)Groundbreaking, reproducible, flawless scholarly rigor
checklistThe 6 Evaluation Rubric Dimensions
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