1️⃣ Content & Scope
🟠 Does my paper clearly answer the research question?
🟠 Is my topic within the scope of the selected journal?
🟠 Is my related work section up-to-date and complete?
🟠 Does my conclusion explain why the research matters?
2️⃣ Sources & Ethics
🟤 Is my paper free from all forms of plagiarism?
🟤 Have I properly cited all sources?
🟤 Have I disclosed all conflicts of interest?
🟤 Have I included an ethics statement (if required)?
🟤 Have I checked for AI-generated content and compliance?
3️⃣ Authorship & Permissions
🔴 Do all authors consent to the submission?
🔴 Are author names, order, and affiliations correct?
🔴 Have I acknowledged all funding bodies (if applicable)?
4️⃣ Writing Quality
🎀 Is my paper free from grammar, spelling, and typo errors?
🎀 Is the writing clear, concise, and academic?
🎀 Does my abstract meet the journal’s requirements?
🎀 Have I included relevant keywords?
5️⃣ Formatting & Guidelines
💋 Does my paper follow the journal’s formatting guidelines?
💋 Is the correct citation style used (APA, MLA, etc.)?
💋 Is my paper within the word and page limits?
💋 Have I read the “Instructions for Authors” carefully?
6️⃣ Figures, Tables & References
❄️ Are all figures and tables correctly numbered and cited?
❄️ Are all references complete (including dates)?
❄️ Is the reference list formatted consistently?
7️⃣Submission Files
✨ Have I prepared all required files (cover letter, author bio, etc.)?
✨ Am I submitting in the correct format (Word / PDF / LaTeX)?
✨ Are all files properly named?
8️⃣ Review & Final Check
✨ Have I checked the review type (single-blind or double-blind)?
✨ Is my manuscript anonymized if required?
✨ Have I reread the entire paper before submission?
😜 Insight
A strong paper is not only about ideas, it’s also about execution and final details
✨Most mistakes happen right before submission - don’t skip this step.