The Influence of Principals’ e-Leadership on the Effectiveness of Schools’ Public Relations and Organizational Improvement

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

The present study aims to examine the effect of principals' e-leadership on the effectiveness of school public relations and school improvement. The results of the study show that there is a direct influence of the electronic leadership of the directors on the effectiveness of the relations between the school and the public. The study is well planned. The basis is adequate, the methodological design successful. The conclusions respond to the stated objectives and with current references. Its publication is recommended given the conditions mentioned above and the interest of the topic. For all the above, I consider that this work can be published.

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The Influence of Principals’ E-Leadership on The Effectiveness of Schools’ Public Relations and Organizational Improvement

 

Reviewer 1

Comments

1. The present study aims to examine the effect of principals' e-leadership on the effectiveness of school public relations and school improvement. The results of the study show that there is a direct influence of the electronic leadership of the directors on the effectiveness of the relations between the school and the public. The study is well planned. The basis is adequate, the methodological design successful. The conclusions respond to the stated objectives and with current references. Its publication is recommended given the conditions mentioned above and the interest of the topic. For all the above, I consider that this work can be published.

 

2. (x) English language and style are fine/minor spell check required

Responses

1. Thank you very much.

 

2. English is edited through MDPI's English Editing Service, from pages 1 to 18.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reviewer 2 Report

The research topic is interesting, given the importance that distance learning has gained with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nevertheless, it is not clear what the research question is, nor the objectives to be achieved. Therefore, when it appears the materials and methods used (p.3, l.33), it is not clear what are the objectives to be achieved. In this sense, the discussion of the results is also lacking in terms of the objectives achieved.
Similarly, the literature review could be improved, for example by creating another sub-point on the relationship between the main e-leadership and the school's public relations and the success of the school.
Finally, captions are missing in some graphs, notably on pages 5 and 8. And figure 2 is missing, as it moves from 1 to 3. I would add that the interpretation of the graphs should be improved, as it is often unclear which data is being interpreted.

Author Response

The Influence of Principals’ E-Leadership on The Effectiveness of Schools’ Public Relations and Organizational Improvement

 

 

Reviewer 2

 

Comments

 

1. The research topic is interesting, given the importance that distance learning has gained with the Covid-19 pandemic.
   Nevertheless, it is not clear what the research question is, nor the objectives to be achieved. Therefore, when it appears the materials and methods used (p.3, l.33), it is not clear what are the objectives to be achieved. In this sense, the discussion of the results is also lacking in terms of the objectives achieved.
   Similarly, the literature review could be improved, for example by creating another sub-point on the relationship between the main e-leadership and the school's public relations and the success of the school.
   Finally, captions are missing in some graphs, notably on pages 5 and 8. And figure 2 is missing, as it moves from 1 to 3. I would add that the interpretation of the graphs should be improved, as it is often unclear which data is being interpreted.

 

2. (x) Moderate English changes required

 

Responses

1. The problems and objectives are formulated more clearly, namely on page 4.
2. The research methods are described more clearly, namely on pages 4-6.
3. The literature review is improved, namely on pages 3-4.
4. Some figures and graphs are added, namely on pages 6-9.
5. The discussion of the findings is described in more depth both from a theoretical and practical perspective, namely on pages 13-15.
6. English is edited through MDPI's English Editing Service, from pages 1 to 18.
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

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Reviewer 3 Report

A few recommendations:

1. It is unclear how this study has contributed to the current literature (e.g., what is the new knowledge that is unknown?)

2. It will be useful to include literature for methodology justification (e.g., there is no theoretical/conceptual framework that underpins the research design).

3. It is not obvious what the purpose of this study is (e.g., what are the research questions and hence how do the results reflect the questions?). 

4. It is lack of depth in the discussion (e.g., what are the impacts of this study for education?).

5. It could include the possible future studies in the conclusion (e.g., what's next after this study for the authors as well as for the audience?).

6. It will enhance the readability if the manuscript goes through professional editing service. 

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The Influence of Principals’ E-Leadership on The Effectiveness of Schools’ Public Relations and Organizational Improvement

Reviewers 3

Comments

A few recommendations:

1. It is unclear how this study has contributed to the current literature (e.g., what is the new knowledge that is unknown?)
2. It will be useful to include literature for methodology justification (e.g., there is no theoretical/conceptual framework that underpins the research design).
3. It is not obvious what the purpose of this study is (e.g., what are the research questions and hence how do the results reflect the questions?). 
4. It is lack of depth in the discussion (e.g., what are the impacts of this study for education?).
5. It could include the possible future studies in the conclusion (e.g., what's next after this study for the authors as well as for the audience?).
6. It will enhance the readability if the manuscript goes through professional editing service. 

(x) Moderate English changes required

 

Responses

 

1. The literature review is improved, namely on pages 3-4. The discussion of the findings are described more clearly and deeply, namely on pages 13-15.
2. The research methodology is described more clearly and supported by references, namely on pages 4-6.
3. The problems and objectives are formulated more clearly, namely on page 4.
4. The discussion of the findings is described more clearly and deeply, namely on pages 13-15.
5. Suggestions are added for following up of the findings, namely on pages 15-16.
6. English is edited through MDPI's English Editing Service, from pages 1 to 18.
   
   

 

 

 

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Round 2

Reviewer 3 Report

Thanks for the revised manuscript. Please address the feedback of 

1. incorporating underpinning theoretical/conceptual framework to justify the research design;

2. highlighting the significance of the study in the discussion (e.g., the impacts);

3. stating how the results have addressed the hypotheses. 

 

 

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The Influence of Principals’ e-Leadership on The Effectiveness of Schools’ Public Relations and Organizational Improvement

Reviewers 3

Comments (The second round)

Thanks for the revised manuscript. Please address the feedback of 

1. incorporating underpinning theoretical/conceptual framework to justify the research design;
2. highlighting the significance of the study in the discussion (e.g., the impacts);
3. stating how the results have addressed the hypotheses. 

 (x) English language and style are fine/minor spell check required.

 

(x) Moderate English changes required

 

Responses

 

1. The research design is improved, the theoretical framework is integrated into the research design and a hypothetical model is built which will be tested on research methods, namely on pages 4-5.
2. The discussion of research findings is clarified, its contribution to theory development and its practical implications clarified, namely on page 16.
3. The conclusion is described more clearly to answer the research hypothesis, namely on pages 16-17.

English is checked, from pages 1 to 18.

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