1.    Is the title descriptive of the contents?    Yes?    No


       
2.    Is the abstract descriptive of the contents?    Yes?    No


       
3.    Does the introduction summarize relevant literature in the field?    Yes?    No


       
4.    Are the study design, techniques and equipments clearly described? Are they appropriate?    Yes?    No

       
5.    Are the statistical methods used appropriate to the study? Do they fully support the conclusion drawn?    Yes?    No


       
6.    Are the results clearly and concisely presented and relevant to the manuscript?    Yes?    No


       
7.    Is the discussion relevant to the conclusion?    Yes?    No

       
8.    Would material in the text be better presented as a table?    Yes?    No

       
9.    Are tables well organized and easy to follow?    Yes?    No


       
10.    Is the material presented in tables consistent with that presented in the text?    Yes?    No

       

11.    Is the illustrative material essential for clarification of the text?    Yes?    No

       
12.    Are the references up-to-date and adequately cover the topics?    Yes?    No

       
13.    Is the paper well written (in terms of the English)?    Yes?    No
  

       
14.    Does the paper significantly advance knowledge in the field?    Yes?    No
       
15.    Your general recommendation

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