Vinodkumar Surasani Reviewer
Approved
1. Relevance and Originality
- Relevance: The study addresses an important issue—how study habits influence academic performance in children from single-parent households. This is a relevant topic in educational and psychological research.
- Originality: While the study attempts to explore an under-researched area (specifically in the Garo Hills region), it does not clearly indicate how it differs from previous research. Consider highlighting a novel aspect, such as cultural or regional influences, that makes this study unique.
2. Methodology
- The sample size (150 students) is reasonable, but more details on sampling techniques (random, stratified, etc.) would improve clarity.
- The study uses a survey method, but it is unclear whether the study habits scale used is standardized or researcher-developed. If standardized, mention its reliability and validity.
- It would be helpful to explain how the academic performance was measured (e.g., exam scores, GPA).
3. Validity & Reliability
- The use of a survey method raises concerns about self-reported bias. Were any steps taken to minimize this?
- The study establishes a correlation between study habits and academic performance but does not clarify causality. Were any statistical controls used (e.g., regression analysis) to account for external factors?
- More information on how reliability and validity were ensured in data collection tools is needed.
4. Clarity and Structure
- The abstract is generally well-structured, but the methodology section could be clearer (e.g., breaking down sampling, data collection, and analysis separately).
- Some phrases are unclear or grammatically awkward, such as:
- "Data were drawn by using scale on study habit and academic report card were used to generate data for the study." (Reword for clarity.)
- Consider revising to: "Data were collected using a study habits scale and students' academic report cards."
- Including subheadings or clearer transitions between sections would improve readability.
5. Results and Analysis
- The findings are well summarized, but no statistical values (e.g., correlation coefficients, p-values) are provided. These would strengthen the credibility of the analysis.
- The claim that no significant differences exist between groups should be supported with numerical results.
- A discussion on possible explanations for the findings (e.g., resilience in single-parent children, external support systems) would make the results more meaningful.
Overall Suggestions
Clearly state the novelty of the study.
Provide more details on the sampling method, survey instrument, and statistical analysis.
Improve clarity by revising awkward sentences and adding brief statistical insights.
Address the limitations of using a survey method for study habits assessment.
Vinodkumar Surasani Reviewer