Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL)
Before you submit your manuscript, it is highly recommended for you to re-evaluate it using the Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL), an instrument we developed to help you optimize the effectiveness of the peer-reviewing 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 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. Use single words rather than phrases; 5 keywords recommended, at least 3 mandatory. | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Introduction: Directs the reader on 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. Reveals how 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 revealing the progress of the research in comparison to previous studies. | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| Conclusion: Contains a summary of the research results (the most important finding) relating to the objectives stated in the Introduction. | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| References: Accountable — about 80% from primary sources (reputable journals) and up to date (within the last 10 years). Use a reference management tool. | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Total Score | 100 | 60 | 25 |
Decision Matrix
| Score | Probability |
| 85–100 | Most likely to be published with little discussion with Editor/Reviewer |
| 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-reviewing process. The decision to accept or reject an article for publication in International Journal of Educatio Elementaria and Psychologia remains the authority of the Editor, based on recommendations from reviewers.