To maintain and enhance the scientific quality of publications, GURU: Genius Journal of Education invites qualified experts to serve as peer reviewers. Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring that submitted manuscripts meet high academic, ethical, and methodological standards before publication.

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Reviewer Qualifications

Prospective reviewers should meet the following qualifications:

• Hold at least a Master’s degree (preferably a Doctoral degree) in education or a related discipline
• Possess expertise relevant to the journal’s scope (e.g., curriculum, educational technology, pedagogy, education policy, or related fields)
• Have prior experience reviewing manuscripts for scholarly journals
• Have published research in reputable national or international journals

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Review Criteria

In evaluating manuscripts, reviewers are expected to assess the following components:

Relevance and Originality

• Is the topic relevant to the scope of the journal?
• Does the manuscript contribute new knowledge or insights to education?

Title and Abstract

• Does the title accurately reflect the content?
• Does the abstract summarize background, objectives, methods, results, and implications?
• Are the keywords appropriate?

Introduction

• Is the research background clearly described?
• Is the research gap identified?
• Are objectives clearly stated?

Methods

• Is the study design appropriate?
• Are participants, instruments, and procedures described?
• Are analysis methods suitable?
• Is ethical approval stated where required?

Results

• Are findings clearly presented?
• Are tables and figures relevant?
• Do results address research questions?

Discussion

• Are findings interpreted appropriately?
• Are implications for education discussed?
• Are limitations acknowledged?

Conclusion

• Does it reflect findings accurately?
• Does it highlight contribution to education?

References

• Are references recent and relevant?
• Are key international sources included?

Writing Quality and Structure

• Is the manuscript well-organized?
• Is the academic language clear and professional?

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Reviewer Recommendations

• Accept without revision
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive and detailed comments that help authors improve the manuscript.

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Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Provide objective and unbiased feedback
• Disclose any conflicts of interest
• Report potential plagiarism or ethical concerns
• Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe

By participating in peer review, reviewers contribute to maintaining the quality, credibility, and integrity of scholarly publishing in GURU: Genius Journal of Education.