Peer Review Report Template

For Manuscripts Submitted to the Center for Energy and Economics Studies

Title of Manuscript: ________________________________
Author(s): ________________________________
Reviewer Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________

1. Overall Assessment

Please provide an overall assessment of the manuscript, including your general impression and the manuscript’s suitability for publication.

  • Recommendation:

    • ☐ Accept as is
    • ☐ Accept with minor revisions
    • ☐ Major revisions required
    • ☐ Reject

  • Summary of Overall Evaluation:
    [Provide a brief summary of your evaluation, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript. Be specific about the reasons behind your recommendation. Discuss the manuscript’s significance, relevance, and potential contribution to the field.]

2. Summary of Strengths

Please describe the main strengths of the manuscript. Focus on aspects such as originality, clarity, depth of research, contribution to the field, and writing quality.

  • Strengths:
    [Provide a detailed list of the manuscript’s strengths, such as innovative ideas, thorough analysis, compelling argument, well-supported conclusions, or clear writing. Be specific.]

3. Areas for Improvement

Please highlight the areas where the manuscript can be improved. These can be related to content, structure, clarity, argumentation, or other aspects that need revision.

  • Areas for Improvement:
    [List specific areas where the manuscript could be improved. Address both minor and major issues, such as unclear arguments, insufficient evidence, poor organization, or lack of references. Provide suggestions for improvement.]

4. Detailed Comments on Specific Sections (Optional)

Provide detailed comments on specific sections of the manuscript. This can include chapter-level feedback, comments on figures or tables, and suggestions for improvement in specific sections (e.g., introduction, literature review, methodology, results, conclusion).

  • Introduction:
    [Provide feedback on the introduction, including whether it clearly outlines the purpose of the study, presents the research question, and establishes the manuscript’s relevance to the field.]

  • Literature Review:
    [Evaluate the literature review in terms of its completeness, relevance, and engagement with existing research.]

  • Methodology:
    [Comment on the methodology, such as the appropriateness of methods, data collection, or research design. Note any gaps or limitations.]

  • Results and Discussion:
    [Assess the clarity and validity of the results. Discuss the strength of the argumentation and whether the conclusions are supported by the data.]

  • Conclusion:
    [Evaluate whether the conclusion effectively summarizes the findings and suggests future directions or implications.]

  • Figures and Tables:
    [Comment on the quality and clarity of figures, tables, or charts. Are they properly labeled and referenced in the text? Do they effectively support the analysis?]

5. Clarity and Readability

  • Writing Quality:
    [Evaluate the manuscript’s clarity and readability. Is the writing concise, well-organized, and free from jargon? Are the ideas clearly presented?]

  • Grammar and Style:
    [Provide feedback on the grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall style. Highlight any areas that require correction.]

  • Language and Terminology:
    [Comment on the appropriateness of the language and terminology used, ensuring that it is suitable for the intended audience.]

6. Ethical Considerations

Please evaluate the manuscript with respect to ethical considerations such as plagiarism, citation of sources, and potential conflicts of interest.

  • Ethical Considerations:
    [Note any ethical concerns, such as plagiarism, failure to properly cite sources, or ethical issues related to the research.]

7. Recommendation for Publication

Please provide a final recommendation for the manuscript based on your review.

  • Recommendation:

    • ☐ Accept with no revisions
    • ☐ Accept with minor revisions
    • ☐ Revise and resubmit
    • ☐ Reject

  • Additional Comments:
    [Provide any additional comments or clarifications that will assist the author in revising the manuscript.]

Signature of Reviewer: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________