| Pre-Evaluation Criteria | 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 least contain the problem, purpose, method, important findings, and implications of the research. | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Keywords: Searchable by search engine, truly represents the intention of research. Don’t use phrases, only words. 5 to 6 keyword is recommended. | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Introduction: Directing the reader about the importance of the research. Presenting significant problems, a clear state of the art, gap analysis, and novel concepts to fill the gaps. End it with the purpose of research. | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Method: Clear and replicable. Reveals how research objectives are achieved with the appropriate tools, procedures, and stages. | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Results: Presenting experimental or survey data, or any other kind of data depending on the type of research. The results are generally presented in clear and readable tables and figures. | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Discussion: Meaningful. Good discussion is written as a dialogue that reveals the progress of the research in comparison to previous researches. | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| Conclusion: Contains a summary of research results (the most important research finding) that relates with the objectives written in the introduction. | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| References: Accountable, about 80% of the literatures from primary sources (reputable journals) and up to date (last 10 years). Use reference management tools. | 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 in the first stage |
Disclaimer: The Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL) above is used by authors as a “tool” to optimize peer-reviewing process. The decision to accept or reject an article for BIS-STE is the authority of Scientific Committee based on recommendations from reviewers.
