# Research Quality Checklist

- [ ] Research problem is specific and evidence-based.
- [ ] Objectives are measurable and aligned with the problem.
- [ ] Literature search is documented and reproducible.
- [ ] Research gap is clearly demonstrated.
- [ ] Methodology answers the research questions.
- [ ] Sampling strategy is justified.
- [ ] Instruments are valid and reliable.
- [ ] Ethical approval and consent requirements are addressed.
- [ ] Analysis method matches the data and study design.
- [ ] Limitations are reported transparently.
- [ ] Every citation appears in the reference list.
- [ ] Figures, tables, and appendices are correctly numbered.
- [ ] Final manuscript follows institutional or journal guidelines.