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Cappadocia Journal Of Sports Science & Medicine

Referee Guide

One month is given for the evaluation of a study. If the referee cannot evaluate the study within the given time, he may inform the editor that he cannot evaluate the study due to time constraints. Thus, sufficient time is provided for the editor to appoint a new referee.

For referee evaluation writing; It is necessary to use the referee evaluation form included in the e-mail attachment sent to the referees. It is expected that the referee evaluations will focus on the following questions;

1. Does the study make an original contribution to the knowledge in the field?

2. Is the study scientifically up-to-date?

3. Peer evaluations are expected to be critical and unbiased.

4. It is expected from the referees to make only a text-centered evaluation and to avoid statements about the inadequacies of the author(s).

5. In addition to the evaluation criteria, the referees are expected to detail their negative opinions and state their reasons if they need a space next to the evaluation form.

6. In addition to the evaluation criteria, the referees are expected to detail their negative opinions and state their reasons if they need a space next to the evaluation form.

7. The studies submitted to the referees are confidential and should not be shared with anyone in this respect.