Journal of Early Childhood Education Research JECER
Instructions for reviewing an article
JECER, a 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 articles 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 (authors unnamed) issent to two reviewers, who read it independently and incognito. The assessment bases on the scientific merits as well as readability of the article and its suitability to the scope of the journal.
Please send the enclose d the assessment via e-mail to Managing Editor Leena Turja (). Tell your name only in your e-mail message.
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Title of the article:
Assessment is based on the following viewpoints
Assessment scale 1–5:
5= outstanding
4= very good
3= good
2= satisfactory
1= poor
1) Relevance of the article’s subject area to early childhood education scientific work and practices.
The goal and significance of the article were clearly expressed in the manuscript.
2) The theoretical framework and use of literature.
Earlier studies that are relevant to manuscript are referred to appropriately.
3) Scientific approach, clarity and consistency of the research described in the article, its goal setting, methodological design and reporting of analysis.
Structure of research and argumentation
4) Description on results
Structure and argumentation were sensible and easy to follow.
5) 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.
8) Use of figures, tables and images
According to APA- format
6) Clarity of presentation and reporting in the manuscript in its entirety
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.
Recommendation on publication of the manuscript:
a)Manuscript is of high quality and can be published as such _____
b) Manuscript is of high quality and can be accepted with corrections ______
c)Manuscript requires substantial corrections and improvements ______
d)Manuscript does not meet the criteria for a scientific article and therefore I cannot recommend publishing it _____
Thank you for co-operation!