Research Review Criteria

First: Research Originality and Significance

Does the research have future prospects? Is there a future need for this research?

1. The research idea is new and not repetitive.
2. The research problem is genuine and not artificially constructed.
3. The research problem is clearly defined.
4. The research provides a scientific contribution.

Second: Clarity of the Theoretical Framework

1. The research introduction is connected to the research title, prepares the reader for the research problem, and remains within the main subject.
2. The theoretical framework follows a clear intellectual structure, including logical sequencing, connected ideas, and paragraphs that build upon one another. It should demonstrate the researcher’s own perspective rather than merely copying and pasting from references without connection or commentary. Direct quotations should not exceed 40 words; longer quotations should be presented without quotation marks.
3. The researcher demonstrates an ability to connect and apply the theoretical framework to the research topic and objectives through the formulation of research questions or hypotheses based on the theoretical framework.
4. Previous studies are relevant to the research topic and adequately present previous efforts in the field at the local, regional, and international levels.
5. The researcher demonstrates a clear perspective on previous studies by analyzing, commenting on, evaluating them, and identifying gaps that the current research contributes to addressing, thereby demonstrating its significance and scientific position.

Third: Methodological Soundness and Suitability to the Research Topic

1. The research title should be related to its subject and research problem.
2. The research objectives should be consistent with its title and subject.
3. The research questions or hypotheses should be related to its objectives.
4. The research questions or hypotheses should be answerable through the research procedures.
5. The sample size and sampling method should be appropriate for achieving the research objectives.
6. Research instruments should be properly prepared, their items analyzed, and their reliability and validity assessed, with the researcher clearly explaining the procedures used in preparing and applying them.

Fourth: Suitability of Statistical Methods for Data Analysis and Answering Research Questions or Testing Hypotheses

1. The research hypotheses should determine which statistical methods are appropriate for use.
2. Statistical inferences should be accurate and free from exaggeration or unjustified conclusions.
3. Consistency in analyzing the results, including:
   • Each table title should accurately reflect its content.
   • The data presented in each table should be sufficient to fulfill its purpose.
   • Unnecessary data should not be included, and necessary data should not be omitted.
4. The results of each table should be related to the research questions or hypotheses, and the order of the tables should correspond to the order of the research questions or hypotheses.
5. The analysis of the results should answer all research questions, and the presentation of the findings should be accurate and free from scientific errors.

Fifth: Accuracy in Discussing and Interpreting Results

1. The researcher should discuss all findings according to the research questions or hypotheses.
2. The discussion should relate the research findings to previous studies, identify areas of agreement or disagreement, and explain them in light of experience, scientific theories, and scholarly perspectives.
3. Interpretations of the findings should be based on scientific evidence or fieldwork and should be free from bias, superficiality, or illogical reasoning.
4. The researcher’s conclusions and judgments should be objective and free from personal impressions or unjustified generalizations.
5. Research recommendations should be directly related to the research findings, analysis, and discussion. Recommendations should therefore be practical rather than general or idealistic to the point of being difficult to implement.

Sixth: Language Accuracy and Clarity of Expression

1. The research report should be written in grammatically, linguistically, orthographically, and typographically correct language.
2. The wording of the report should be clear and sound.
3. Linguistic structures should be free from unnecessary repetition, ambiguous words, excessively long sentences, and incomplete sentences that fail to convey a complete meaning.

Seventh: Quality of Research Presentation

1. Logical sequence.
2. Balance.
3. Coherence.
4. Clarity of perspective.
5. Adherence to academic and scientific writing standards.

Eighth: Adequacy of References and Accuracy of Citation

1. References should generally be limited to sources published within the most recent ten years.
2. Information must be accurately documented in accordance with APA Style.