Climate Change Study Peer Review Checklist
1. Study Overview
Title accurately reflects the study’s content
Abstract summarizes purpose, methods, results, and conclusions
2. Introduction & Objectives
Research question is clear and well-defined
Background is relevant and supported by literature
Objectives/hypotheses are explicit
3. Methods
Study design is appropriate
Methodology is described in sufficient detail
Data sources and collection methods are clear
Statistical/analytical methods are suitable
Limitations are acknowledged
4. Results
Results are clearly presented
Tables/figures are relevant and clear
Data interpretation is logical and evidence-based
5. Discussion & Conclusions
Key findings are summarized and related to objectives
Results are discussed in context of existing literature
Limitations and implications are discussed
Conclusions are supported by results
6. Ethics & Transparency
Conflicts of interest are disclosed
Funding sources are stated
Ethical approval is mentioned (if applicable)
7. General Comments
8. Recommendations
Accept
Minor revisions
Major revisions
Reject