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Provocative

Posted by Ms. Simrat Kaur on 22 Jan 2011 01:56:20 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Yes
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Partly
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	Yes
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	Yes
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	Yes
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	Yes
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	Yes
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	No
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	Yes
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	Yes

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What is the state-of-art molecular diagnosis and rapid identification protocols for different vector strains. What are vector extinguishers? The article would be more informative if author can mention about countries that are more prone to such kind of bioterrorism attacks based on the phylogenetic distribution of various vector strains.
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No
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Nil
How to cite: Kaur S .Provocative[Review of the article 'Bio-terrorism On Six Legs: Insect Vectors Are The Major Threat To Global Health Security ' by Sarkar M].WebmedCentral 2010;2(1):WMCRW00400

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Excellent article: self review

Posted by Dr. Manas Sarkar on 11 Dec 2010 12:13:38 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Yes
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Yes
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	No
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	Yes
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	Yes
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	No
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	Yes
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	No
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	Yes
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	Yes

Other Comments:
This is an Opinion and not necessaryly a primary research article. Therefore, it is not an original research contribution. However, the ideas & opinions are new.

Article does not contain any table/illustration, therefore, Sl. No. 9 is N/A.
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No
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I've six years of experience in thsi field
How to cite: Sarkar M .Excellent article: self review [Review of the article 'Bio-terrorism On Six Legs: Insect Vectors Are The Major Threat To Global Health Security ' by Sarkar M].WebmedCentral 2010;1(12):WMCRW00227

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