Manuscript Evaluation Form: Technological article

Does the introductory text explain the theme in which the article is inserted? Is the theme related to entrepreneurship?

Is the problem or opportunity clearly identified? Is the context presented current and relevant? Are facts and supporting data presented for the arguments raised?

Is the objective(s) clearly identified? Is there a clear and relevant practical contribution?

Is the entire text written in clear, non-technical language, accessible to a wide audience? Has unnecessary jargon and technical terminology been used?

Does the text present a scientific dialogue (even if brief) with the main authors related to its theme? Is there a minimum scientific basis? Is it demonstrated what is already known and/or explained the main concepts necessary for the proposal of the article?

Are the procedures carried out for data collection and analysis presented in a way that is necessary to prove scientific rigor (even if succinctly)? Is there use of visual schemes that demonstrate the research step-by-step?

Is the proposed solution properly described? Is the solution consistent with the identified problem/opportunity? Does the proposal go beyond description and offer prescriptive advice? Are the proposed advice duly substantiated?

Is there demonstration of relevant practical contribution? Is the contribution specific to an analyzed unit or generalizable? Are the research limitations and suggestions for future studies presented?

Please provide a qualitative assessment of the manuscript in the space below. It is recommended that comments be provided on each of the items evaluated above, and that they be as clear and specific as possible. This space is also intended for general comments that could lead to an improvement in the manuscript. Such comments may pertain to the structure of the manuscript (division of sections/subsections), the manner in which the results are presented (graphs, tables, etc.), or other useful comments for the authors.