Proof of Usefulness Report

International Journal of Practical and Pedagogical Issues in English Education

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+17
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate but small-scale academic journal based in Iran (IJPIE), established in 2023. While the journal exists and has indexed content (approx. 6,000 views on Civilica), the submission quality is critically low. The claims that 'most people have used my product' and the audience is 'everyone' are factually incorrect for a niche applied linguistics journal. The revenue figure ('marketcap: 2500000') is ambiguous and likely negligible in local currency (IRR or Tomans). The use of a pseudonym ('ShadowHeart') and lack of technical detail further degrade credibility, resulting in a score reflecting a verifiable but poorly presented early-stage initiative.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.5
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+16.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+17

Project Details

Project URL
Description
This Journal published research papers in English Language Education, Applied Linguistics Research.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline