Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?
Yes
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Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?
Yes
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Is this a new and original contribution?
No
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Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?
Yes
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Are structure and length satisfactory?
Yes
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Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?
No
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Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?
No
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Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?
Yes
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Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?
No
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Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?
Yes
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Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?
Yes
Other Comments:
This paper by Prof. Shahar clearly shows how deeply he has thought about the topic. This is based primarily on first-hand experience, but all of us, I would presume, would be able to correlate with Prof. Shahar's experience. He has handled the topic very eloquently, and has been very passionate in his expression, which is praise-worthy.
Competing interests: No
Invited by the author to review this article? : No
Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?: No
References:
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Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
As an Associate Editor of a Medical Journal in India, I have experienced that there are a number of competing interests that can influence the publication process.
How to cite: Bharati, PhD, MIPHA, FRSPH (London) K .On Peer-Review and the Publication Machinery[Review of the article 'On Peer-Review and the Publication Machinery ' by Shahar E].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001430
This paper by Prof. Shahar clearly shows how deeply he has thought about the topic. This is based primarily on first-hand experience, but all of us, I would presume, would be able to correlate with Prof. Shahar's experience. He has handled the topic very eloquently, and has been very passionate in his expression, which is praise-worthy.
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As an Associate Editor of a Medical Journal in India, I have experienced that there are a number of competing interests that can influence the publication process.