Information for reviewers

Thank you for agreeing to review for MRQ. Your insights are critical in maintaining the quality, rigor, and contribution of our published articles.

When you are ready to submit your review, please complete the designated online review form, which includes separate sections for comments to the editor and comments for the author. It is crucial to adhere to the timeline for your review submission to allow the handling editor to provide a prompt response to the authors. Please ensure that your identity remains confidential throughout the review process. This is essential for maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the review.

Points to Consider in Your Review

As a reviewer for MRQ, please evaluate the manuscript based on the following key criteria:

  • Research Question and Objectives: Are the aims, objectives, and research questions clearly stated, relevant, and achievable within the scope of MRQ?

  • Originality and Contribution: Does the manuscript offer novel insights or contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge?

  • Literature Grounding: Is the manuscript effectively grounded in relevant literature? Does it demonstrate inclusive and conscientious citational practices, recognizing diverse and often marginalized perspectives?

  • Methodology: Is the research methodology clearly articulated, justified, and appropriate? Are ethical considerations explicitly addressed where applicable?

  • Data Analysis and Argumentation: Is the analysis robust, logically structured, and convincingly argued? Do the data adequately support the conclusions presented?

  • Discussion and Conclusion: Are the discussion and conclusions insightful, clearly connected to the analysis, and do they effectively contextualize findings within existing scholarship?

  • Presentation and Accessibility: Is the manuscript clearly written, concise, and well-organized? Are tables, figures, and supplementary materials appropriately used, clearly presented, and necessary?

Ethical Considerations

Reviewers must:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content and peer-review details.

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest immediately upon receipt of the review invitation.

  • Refrain from sharing manuscript content with others or uploading any materials to AI or LLM tools.

  • Inform the editor immediately of suspected ethical misconduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data fabrication.

Feedback should be constructive and aimed at guiding both the editor's decision-making process and the author's manuscript improvement.

Making Your Recommendation

When finalizing your review, please provide a clear recommendation from the following options:

  • Accept: Manuscript is suitable for publication in its current form.

  • Minor Revisions: Manuscript requires minor adjustments that can be addressed promptly.

  • Major Revisions: Manuscript has significant potential but requires substantial improvements or further development.

  • Reject: Manuscript has critical flaws that preclude publication.

Our Commitment

MRQ values rigorous, fair, and constructive peer reviews. Your thoughtful and timely feedback not only aids editors in decision-making but also provides valuable guidance to authors in refining their research.

Thank you for your invaluable contribution to MRQ.