Article Readiness Level Testing (ARLT)

Use this self-check before submission. Select a score per criterion (Strong / Fair / Poor), sum to obtain your ARLT score (0–100), then see the Readiness Bands for next actions.

A) ARLT Rubric

Criterion	Strong	Fair	Poor
Title — Clear, specific, and accurately reflects content.	5	3	1
Abstract — One paragraph; problem, purpose, method, key findings, implications; 5–6 single-word keywords.	5	3	1
Keywords — Searchable, represent intent; 5–6 single words (not phrases).	5	3	1
Introduction — Context & significance; clear gap; explicit objective/contribution (no separate literature review section required).	15	10	5
Method — Design, data, variables, and procedures are clear and replicable; align with objectives.	15	10	5
Results — Data presentation is accurate and readable; tables/figures are properly labelled and cited in-text.	15	10	5
Discussion — Interprets findings, explains mechanisms, and situates results against prior work; outlines implications.	15	10	5
Conclusion — Concise, aligned with objectives; states key takeaways and limitations/future work.	10	6	3
References (IEEE) — Accountable, mostly primary & recent (~80% within 10 years); IEEE style consistent; DOIs/URLs included where available.	10	6	3
Ethics & Transparency — COI/Funding declared; data/code availability stated (where applicable); approvals/permissions noted.	10	6	3
Total (max)	100	67	32

B) How to Use

1. Assign one score (Strong / Fair / Poor) per criterion.
2. Sum all points to get your ARLT score (0–100).
3. Use the bands below to plan revisions or proceed to submission.

C) Readiness Bands

Score	Interpretation & Actions
81–100	High readiness. Finalise formatting and IEEE references; submit.
65–80	Moderate readiness. Minor edits likely—tighten Introduction/Discussion; ensure data transparency; proofread.
50–64	Borderline. Major revision recommended—clarify gap & methods; improve result presentation; add recent primary sources.
0–49	Low readiness. Redesign the manuscript (aim, method, coherence) before reattempting submission.

Tip: Use Calibri 11 pt, single spacing, and place tables/figures in-text at first mention. Follow IEEE citations and provide DOIs/URLs where available.