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 Journal of Computer Science Advancements remains the authority of the Editor, based on recommendations from reviewers.