US Federal Aid to Vulnerable Populations

¶ … Score Sheet tab contains the score sheet to also be completed. This score sheet may include specific manuscript questions or ratings, a recommendation field, comments to the author, comments to the editor, and the ability to attach a file.

• Completing the Score Sheet & Providing Manuscript Review Comments

To complete the score sheet, respond to all fields. When filling out the score sheet, please remember the following things:

• When reviewing a manuscript, comments would be particularly welcome on the following:

a) whether you feel the article is particularly suitable for the journal;

b) if the research contributes to existing knowledge on the subject;

c) whether the research is original;

d) the appropriateness of the methodology used; e) if the conclusions are well substantiated or need strengthening;

f) if the abstract is accurate;

g) if the figures/tables are necessary and clear;

h) whether the references are comprehensive or lacking.

Any suggestions for necessary revisions would also be welcome.

Yes

No

Does the article ask and answer an interesting question?

Does it add to the empirical base of evidence?

Does it use rigorous methods?

Are the findings significant for policy?

If this is a small-scale study, do the findings add to wider policy or theoretical debates?

Recommendation

Accept

Minor Revision

Major Revision

Reject

The article does ask an interesting question, however it does not conclusively answer a question -- only proposes that "The socio-political ecology theory may not be the best theory to use when describing the discrepancies in the distribution of monetary financial assistance."

The article does add to the empirical base of evidence.

The article does use rigorous methods.

The findings are significant for policy; especially policy directed to help the most disadvantaged in the society.

The policy does add to a wider debate in the field about how to formulate effective policy to help the disadvantaged in the event of a disaster.

Only minor recommendations: