Academic Peer Review Form
This Academic Peer Review Form provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating scholarly manuscripts. Reviewers can systematically assess research quality across key dimensions including originality, methodology, analysis, writing quality, and contribution to the field. The form generates separate feedback for authors (constructive improvement suggestions) and editors (confidential publication recommendations), following best practices from major academic journals.
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export function peerReviewFormSurvey(form: FormTs) {
// Academic Peer Review Form - Comprehensive manuscript evaluation
// Demonstrates: MatrixQuestion x2, StarRating, RatingScale, RadioButton, conditional visibility, dynamic labels
// ============================================
// HEADER
// ============================================
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
label: 'Academic Peer Review',
computedValue: () => 'Confidential manuscript evaluation for editorial consideration',
customStyles: {
background: 'linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f 0%, #2563eb 100%)',
color: 'white',
padding: '28px',
borderRadius: '12px',
textAlign: 'center'
}
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 1: Manuscript Information
// ============================================
const manuscriptSection = form.addSubform('manuscriptSection', {
title: 'Manuscript Details'
});
manuscriptSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextbox('manuscriptId', {
label: 'Manuscript ID/Number',
placeholder: 'e.g., MS-2024-0123',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addTextbox('manuscriptTitle', {
label: 'Manuscript Title',
placeholder: 'Full title of the manuscript',
isRequired: true
}, '2fr');
});
manuscriptSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('manuscriptType', {
label: 'Manuscript Type',
options: [
{ id: 'original', name: 'Original Research Article' },
{ id: 'review', name: 'Review Article' },
{ id: 'short', name: 'Short Communication/Letter' },
{ id: 'case', name: 'Case Study' },
{ id: 'meta', name: 'Meta-Analysis' },
{ id: 'perspective', name: 'Perspective/Commentary' },
{ id: 'methods', name: 'Methods Paper' }
],
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('reviewRound', {
label: 'Review Round',
options: [
{ id: 'first', name: 'First Review' },
{ id: 'revision-1', name: 'First Revision' },
{ id: 'revision-2', name: 'Second Revision' },
{ id: 'final', name: 'Final Review' }
],
defaultValue: 'first'
}, '1fr');
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 2: Quality Assessment Matrix
// ============================================
const qualitySection = form.addSubform('qualitySection', {
title: 'Quality Assessment',
isVisible: () => manuscriptSection.textbox('manuscriptTitle')?.value()?.trim() !== ''
});
qualitySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('qualityIntro', {
computedValue: () => 'Evaluate each aspect of the manuscript using the scale below:',
customStyles: {
backgroundColor: '#eff6ff',
padding: '12px',
borderRadius: '6px',
borderLeft: '4px solid #2563eb',
marginBottom: '12px'
}
});
});
qualitySection.addRow(row => {
row.addMatrixQuestion('qualityMatrix', {
label: 'Rate each quality criterion (1=Poor, 2=Below Average, 3=Average, 4=Good, 5=Excellent):',
rows: [
{ id: 'originality', label: 'Originality & Novelty', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'significance', label: 'Significance to the Field', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'methodology', label: 'Research Methodology', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'analysis', label: 'Data Analysis & Interpretation', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'writing', label: 'Writing Quality & Clarity', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'structure', label: 'Organization & Structure', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'references', label: 'Literature Review & References', isRequired: true },
{ id: 'ethics', label: 'Ethical Standards', isRequired: true }
],
columns: [
{ id: '1', label: '1' },
{ id: '2', label: '2' },
{ id: '3', label: '3' },
{ id: '4', label: '4' },
{ id: '5', label: '5' }
],
striped: true,
fullWidth: true
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 3: Section-by-Section Rating
// ============================================
const sectionsSection = form.addSubform('sectionsSection', {
title: 'Section Ratings',
isVisible: () => qualitySection.matrixQuestion('qualityMatrix')?.areAllRequiredRowsAnswered() === true
});
sectionsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('abstractRating', {
label: 'Abstract',
tooltip: 'Clear, comprehensive, accurately reflects content',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md'
}, '1fr');
row.addStarRating('introRating', {
label: 'Introduction',
tooltip: 'Context, rationale, clear research question',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md'
}, '1fr');
});
sectionsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('methodsRating', {
label: 'Methods',
tooltip: 'Reproducible, appropriate, well-described',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md'
}, '1fr');
row.addStarRating('resultsRating', {
label: 'Results',
tooltip: 'Clear presentation, appropriate statistics',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md'
}, '1fr');
});
sectionsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('discussionRating', {
label: 'Discussion',
tooltip: 'Interpretation, limitations, implications',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md'
}, '1fr');
row.addStarRating('figuresRating', {
label: 'Figures & Tables',
tooltip: 'Quality, clarity, necessity',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md'
}, '1fr');
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 4: Identified Issues
// ============================================
const issuesSection = form.addSubform('issuesSection', {
title: 'Identified Issues',
isVisible: () => qualitySection.matrixQuestion('qualityMatrix')?.areAllRequiredRowsAnswered() === true
});
issuesSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckboxList('majorIssues', {
label: 'Major Issues Identified (select all that apply):',
options: [
{ id: 'flawed-design', name: 'Fundamental design flaws' },
{ id: 'insufficient-data', name: 'Insufficient data/sample size' },
{ id: 'wrong-analysis', name: 'Inappropriate statistical analysis' },
{ id: 'unsupported-claims', name: 'Claims not supported by data' },
{ id: 'missing-controls', name: 'Missing or inadequate controls' },
{ id: 'ethical-concerns', name: 'Ethical concerns' },
{ id: 'not-novel', name: 'Lack of novelty' },
{ id: 'scope', name: 'Outside journal scope' }
],
orientation: 'vertical'
});
});
issuesSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckboxList('minorIssues', {
label: 'Minor Issues Identified:',
options: [
{ id: 'typos', name: 'Typographical errors' },
{ id: 'unclear-sections', name: 'Unclear explanations' },
{ id: 'missing-refs', name: 'Missing important references' },
{ id: 'figure-quality', name: 'Figure quality issues' },
{ id: 'formatting', name: 'Formatting inconsistencies' },
{ id: 'jargon', name: 'Excessive jargon' }
],
orientation: 'vertical'
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 5: Comments for Authors
// ============================================
const authorSection = form.addSubform('authorSection', {
title: 'Comments for Authors',
isVisible: () => qualitySection.matrixQuestion('qualityMatrix')?.areAllRequiredRowsAnswered() === true,
customStyles: { backgroundColor: '#f0fdf4', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
authorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('authorNote', {
computedValue: () => 'These comments will be shared with the manuscript authors. Please be constructive and specific.',
customStyles: {
backgroundColor: '#dcfce7',
padding: '10px',
borderRadius: '6px',
borderLeft: '3px solid #22c55e',
fontSize: '13px',
marginBottom: '12px'
}
});
});
authorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('summaryComments', {
label: 'Summary of the Manuscript',
placeholder: 'Brief summary of the work and its main contributions (2-3 sentences)...',
rows: 3,
autoExpand: true,
isRequired: true
});
});
authorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('strengthsComments', {
label: 'Strengths',
placeholder: 'What are the main strengths of this work?',
rows: 4,
autoExpand: true
});
});
authorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('weaknessesComments', {
label: 'Weaknesses & Areas for Improvement',
placeholder: 'List major and minor concerns with specific suggestions...',
rows: 5,
autoExpand: true,
isRequired: true
});
});
authorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('specificComments', {
label: 'Specific Comments (with page/line references)',
placeholder: 'Page 3, Line 12: The claim that... needs clarification.\nFigure 2: Consider adding...',
rows: 5,
autoExpand: true
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 6: Confidential Comments for Editor
// ============================================
const editorSection = form.addSubform('editorSection', {
title: 'Confidential Comments for Editor',
isVisible: () => qualitySection.matrixQuestion('qualityMatrix')?.areAllRequiredRowsAnswered() === true,
customStyles: { backgroundColor: '#fef2f2', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
editorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('editorNote', {
computedValue: () => 'These comments are CONFIDENTIAL and will NOT be shared with the authors.',
customStyles: {
backgroundColor: '#fee2e2',
padding: '10px',
borderRadius: '6px',
borderLeft: '3px solid #ef4444',
fontSize: '13px',
fontWeight: 'bold',
marginBottom: '12px'
}
});
});
editorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('editorComments', {
label: 'Confidential comments for the editor',
placeholder: 'Your candid assessment, ethical concerns, conflicts of interest, or issues you cannot share with authors...',
rows: 4,
autoExpand: true
});
});
editorSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRatingScale('confidenceLevel', {
preset: 'likert-5',
label: 'How confident are you in your assessment of this manuscript?',
lowLabel: 'Not confident (outside my expertise)',
highLabel: 'Very confident (my core expertise)'
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 7: Recommendation
// ============================================
const recommendSection = form.addSubform('recommendSection', {
title: 'Publication Recommendation',
isVisible: () => authorSection.textarea('summaryComments')?.value()?.trim() !== ''
});
recommendSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('recommendation', {
label: 'What is your recommendation for this manuscript?',
options: [
{ id: 'accept', name: 'Accept - Publish as is' },
{ id: 'minor', name: 'Minor Revision - Accept pending minor changes' },
{ id: 'major', name: 'Major Revision - Significant changes required' },
{ id: 'reject-encourage', name: 'Reject with Encouragement - Not ready, but has potential' },
{ id: 'reject', name: 'Reject - Fundamental issues or not suitable' }
],
orientation: 'vertical',
isRequired: true
});
});
recommendSection.addRow(row => {
row.addEmojiRating('publicationPotential', {
label: 'Overall publication potential',
preset: 'custom',
emojis: [
{ id: 'low', emoji: 'đ', label: 'Needs Work' },
{ id: 'medium', emoji: 'đ', label: 'Promising' },
{ id: 'high', emoji: 'đ', label: 'Strong' },
{ id: 'excellent', emoji: 'đ', label: 'Outstanding' }
],
size: 'lg',
alignment: 'center',
isVisible: () => recommendSection.radioButton('recommendation')?.value() !== null
});
});
recommendSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('recommendationJustification', {
label: () => {
const rec = recommendSection.radioButton('recommendation')?.value();
if (rec === 'accept') return 'Briefly explain why this manuscript is ready for publication:';
if (rec === 'reject') return 'Briefly explain the main reasons for rejection:';
return 'Please justify your recommendation:';
},
placeholder: 'Provide a brief justification for your decision...',
rows: 3,
autoExpand: true,
isRequired: true,
isVisible: () => recommendSection.radioButton('recommendation')?.value() !== null
});
});
// ============================================
// REVIEW SUMMARY
// ============================================
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summarySection', {
title: 'Review Summary',
isVisible: () => recommendSection.radioButton('recommendation')?.value() !== null
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('summary', {
computedValue: () => {
const title = manuscriptSection.textbox('manuscriptTitle')?.value();
const msId = manuscriptSection.textbox('manuscriptId')?.value();
const msType = manuscriptSection.dropdown('manuscriptType')?.value();
const recommendation = recommendSection.radioButton('recommendation')?.value();
const potential = recommendSection.emojiRating('publicationPotential')?.value();
const confidence = editorSection.ratingScale('confidenceLevel')?.value();
// Calculate average quality score
const qualityMatrix = qualitySection.matrixQuestion('qualityMatrix')?.value();
let avgQuality = 'N/A';
if (qualityMatrix) {
const values = Object.values(qualityMatrix).map(v => parseInt(v as string) || 0);
if (values.length > 0) {
avgQuality = (values.reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0) / values.length).toFixed(1);
}
}
// Get section ratings
const abstract = sectionsSection.starRating('abstractRating')?.value() || 0;
const intro = sectionsSection.starRating('introRating')?.value() || 0;
const methods = sectionsSection.starRating('methodsRating')?.value() || 0;
const results = sectionsSection.starRating('resultsRating')?.value() || 0;
const discussion = sectionsSection.starRating('discussionRating')?.value() || 0;
const figures = sectionsSection.starRating('figuresRating')?.value() || 0;
const sectionCount = [abstract, intro, methods, results, discussion, figures].filter(x => x > 0).length;
const sectionAvg = sectionCount > 0
? ((abstract + intro + methods + results + discussion + figures) / sectionCount).toFixed(1)
: 'N/A';
const majorIssues = issuesSection.checkboxList('majorIssues')?.value() || [];
const minorIssues = issuesSection.checkboxList('minorIssues')?.value() || [];
let summary = 'đ PEER REVIEW SUMMARY\n';
summary += 'â'.repeat(30) + '\n\n';
if (msId) summary += `đ Manuscript: ${msId}\n`;
if (title) summary += `đ Title: ${title.substring(0, 50)}${title.length > 50 ? '...' : ''}\n`;
if (msType) summary += `đ Type: ${msType}\n\n`;
summary += `đ Quality Score: ${avgQuality}/5\n`;
summary += `đ Section Average: ${sectionAvg}/5\n`;
if (majorIssues.length > 0 || minorIssues.length > 0) {
summary += `\nâ ī¸ Issues: ${majorIssues.length} major, ${minorIssues.length} minor\n`;
}
if (recommendation) {
const recLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'accept': 'â
Accept',
'minor': 'đ Minor Revision',
'major': 'đ Major Revision',
'reject-encourage': 'âŠī¸ Reject (Encourage)',
'reject': 'â Reject'
};
summary += `\nđ¯ Recommendation: ${recLabels[recommendation] || recommendation}\n`;
}
if (potential) {
const potLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'low': 'Needs Work',
'medium': 'Promising',
'high': 'Strong',
'excellent': 'Outstanding'
};
summary += `đ Potential: ${potLabels[potential] || potential}\n`;
}
if (confidence) {
summary += `đ Reviewer Confidence: ${confidence}/5\n`;
}
return summary;
},
customStyles: () => {
const recommendation = recommendSection.radioButton('recommendation')?.value();
const baseStyles = {
padding: '16px',
borderRadius: '8px',
whiteSpace: 'pre-wrap',
fontFamily: 'monospace',
fontSize: '13px'
};
if (recommendation === 'accept') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#dcfce7', borderLeft: '4px solid #22c55e' };
} else if (recommendation === 'minor') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#dbeafe', borderLeft: '4px solid #3b82f6' };
} else if (recommendation === 'major') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fef3c7', borderLeft: '4px solid #f59e0b' };
} else if (recommendation === 'reject' || recommendation === 'reject-encourage') {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', borderLeft: '4px solid #ef4444' };
}
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#f8fafc', borderLeft: '4px solid #64748b' };
}
});
});
// ============================================
// FORM CONFIGURATION
// ============================================
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: 'Submit Review',
isVisible: () => recommendSection.radioButton('recommendation')?.value() !== null
});
form.configureCompletionScreen({
type: 'text',
title: 'Review Submitted Successfully',
message: 'Thank you for your thorough review. Your expertise and time contribution to the peer review process is invaluable to maintaining academic standards.'
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good peer review?
A good review is constructive, specific, and fair. Identify both strengths and weaknesses. Provide actionable suggestions for improvement. Support critiques with evidence from the manuscript. Be professional and avoid personal criticism of the authors.
How should I handle confidential editor comments?
The confidential section is for honest assessment of publication suitability, ethical concerns, or issues you cannot share with authors. Be candid about recommendation strength. Never include personal attacks or content you wouldn't want attributed to you.
What if I suspect ethical issues or plagiarism?
Use the confidential editor section to flag concerns. Describe the issue factually without accusing. Note specific passages or data that raise questions. The editor will investigate further. Do not confront authors directly.
How long should my review be?
Quality matters more than length. A thorough review typically includes: 1-2 paragraphs summarizing the work, 3-5 major points (strengths or concerns), and specific minor comments. Reviews usually range from 1-3 pages.
What do the publication recommendations mean?
Accept: Ready for publication as-is. Minor Revision: Small changes needed, no re-review required. Major Revision: Significant changes needed, will require re-review. Reject: Fundamental flaws or not suitable for this venue. Reject with Encouragement: Not ready, but has potential with substantial work.