Evaluation Criteria for Manuscripts

Criteria

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Importance of Topic/Study for the Practice of Christian Leadership (new perspective/ approach,  improvement of practice)

Not important

Very Important

Relevance of Topic/Study to the Dialogue on Transformational Servant Leadership (original, important, significant)

Not relevant

Relevant

Literature and/or Empirical Basis (adequate, relevant, situated in the field)

Not grounded

Highly grounded

Appropriateness/Rigor of Research Method (conceptually, theoretically, methodologically, and analytically sound)

Poor design

Strong design

Quality of Interpretations/ Conclusions (conclusions supported by evidence)

Poor quality

High quality

Contribution to the Literature (theoretically and/or practically significant)

Not significant

Highly significant

Overall Quality of Manuscript (writing, clarity, logic, organization)

Poor

Excellent

Figures, Tables, and Other Supporting Material (accurate, clear, necessary)

Poor quality

High quality