Before you submit your manuscript, it is highly recommended for you to pre-evaluate your paper by using Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL), an instrument that we developed to help you get an effective time of the peer-reviewing process.
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| Title: Straightforward, informative, and represents the contents of the article. | ||||
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Abstract: Concise but at least contain the problem, purpose, method, instrument and data analysis, important findings, and implications of the research.
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Keywords: Searchable by search engine, truly represents the intention of research. 4 to 5 keyword is recommended.
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Introduction: Directing the reader about the importance of the research. Presenting significant problems, a clear state of the art, gap analysis, and novel concepts to fill the gaps. End it with the purpose of research.
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Method: Clear and replicable. Reveals how research objectives are achieved with the appropriate tools, procedures, and stages.
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Results: Presenting experimental or survey data, or any other kind of data depending on the type of research. The results are generally presented in clear and readable tables and figures.
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Discussion: Meaningful. Good discussion is written as a dialogue that reveals the progress of the research in comparison to previous researches.
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Conclusion: Contains a summary of research results (the most important research finding) that relates to the objectives written in the introduction.
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| Acknowledgments: Recognize those who helped in the research, especially funding supporters of your research. Include individuals who have assisted you in your study: Advisors, Financial supporters, or may other supporters i.e. Proofreaders, Typists, and Suppliers who may have given materials. | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
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References: Accountable, about 80% of the literature from primary sources (reputable journals) and up to date (last 10 years), at least 30 references. Use reference management tools.
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Decision Matrix
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85-107
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Most likely to be published with little discussion with Editor/Reviewer
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70-84
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Possible minor revision (if there are no mistakes in principle)
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50-69
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Possible major revision
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25-49
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Most likely to be rejected in the first stage
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Disclaimer: The Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL) above is used by authors as a “tool” to optimize the peer-reviewing process. The decision to accept or reject an article for publication in the Enlighten: Jurnal Bimbingan Konseling Islam is the authority of Editor based on recommendations from reviewers.