Article manuscript assessment for JECER
Instructions for reviewing the article manuscript
JECER, Journal of Early Childhood Education Research, publishes early childhood scientific
research. Its focus is on the research of early childhood education and the theoretical and
historical analysis of these phenomena. We welcome a wide range of article manuscripts on
research or theory relating to growth, development, learning and wellbeing of young children
up to 8 years of age. The journal examines the social, pedagogical, professional and
educational aspects of early childhood education. Management/leadership and
organization/organising of early childhood education are also central themes in the journal.
Target audiences for this journal are the researchers, educators and students of early
childhood education, parents, early childhood education professionals, decision makers, and
people working on administration and educational planning. JECER is a refereed journal.
Each article manuscript (anonymised by the author) is sent to two reviewers, who read it
independently and incognito. The assessment bases on the scientific merits as well as
readability of the manuscript and its suitability to the scope of the journal.
Please send the enclosed assessment via e-mail to Managing Editor Leena Turja
leena.m.turja@jyu.fi
Tell your name only in your e-mail message.
Thank you for co-operation!
Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
JECER
© Suomen Varhaiskasvatus ry. – Association for Finnish Early Childhood Education.
Article manuscript assessment for JECER
Title of the article manuscript:
(please, add here)
Recommendation on publication of the manuscript.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Please, mark your choice (X)
Manuscript is of high quality and can be published as such or with minor
changes.
Manuscript is of good quality and can be accepted with moderate
corrections.
Manuscript requires substantial corrections and improvements.
Manuscript does not meet the criteria for a scientific article, and therefore
it is not recommended to be published.
Assessment scale
outstanding = 5
very good = 4
good = 3
satisfactory = 2
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2)
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7)
ASSESSMENT IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING VIEWPOINTS
Relevance of the subject area of the article manuscript to early
childhood education scientific work and practices
- The goal and significance of the article were clearly expressed in the
manuscript.
The theoretical framework and use of literature
- Earlier studies that are relevant to manuscript are referred to
appropriately.
Scientific approach, clarity and consistency of the research
described in the manuscript, its goal setting, methodological design
and reporting of analysis
- Structure of research and argumentation.
Description on results
- Structure and argumentation were sensible and easy to follow.
The presentation of discussion and conclusions
- Discussion and conclusions are connected to the goals set and are
based on the material represented in the manuscript.
Use of figures, tables and images, and the style of referring as well
as the reference list
- According to APA- format
Clarity of presentation and scientific writing style
Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
JECER
© Suomen Varhaiskasvatus ry. – Association for Finnish Early Childhood Education.
poor = 1
1-5
Article manuscript assessment for JECER
Please, add your written assessment and feedback, such as constructive criticism
and suggestions in order to enhance the quality of the article, for the author.
Finally, please send the enclosed assessment via e-mail to Managing Editor Leena Turja
leena.m.turja@jyu.fi
Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
JECER
© Suomen Varhaiskasvatus ry. – Association for Finnish Early Childhood Education.