REFEREE FORM
Please return to: Dr V. H Guerrini.
Editor-in-Chief,
Online Journal of Veterinary Research, onlinejournals@gmail.com
Authors: Selk
Ghaffari M, Dezfoulian O , Masoudifard M ,
Marjani M
(a) Writing a report on the
reverse
side of this form,
(b} Check the boxes shown below under
1. and 2. ( YES or NO) [N.B.A "NO" assessment must be
supported
by specific comment in the report.
(c) Make a recommendation under
3.
The Editor-in-Chief would appreciate hearing from any referee who feels that he/she will be unable to review a manuscript within two weeks.
1. CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT (Mark "Yes"
or
"No").
Is the work scientifically sound? Y
Is the work an original contribution? Y
Are the conclusions justified on the evidence presented? Y
Is the work free of major errors in fact, logic or technique? Y
Is the paper clearly and concisely written?Y
Do you consider that the data provided on the care and use of animals (See Instructions to Contributors) is sufficient to establish that the animals used in the experiments were well looked after, that care was taken to avoid distress, and that there was no unethical use of ahimals? Y
2 PRESENTATION (Mark "Yes" or
"No").
Does the title clearly indicate the content of the paper? Y
Does the abstract convey the essence of the article?Y
Are all the tables essential?NA
Are the figures and drawings of good quality? Y
Are the illustrations necessary for an understanding of the text? Y
Is the labelling adequate?Y
3. RECOMMENDATIONS(Mark one with an
X)
Not suitable for publication in the OJVR
Reassess after major changes
Accept for publication with minor changes
Accept for publication without changesX
4. REPORT This is a straighforward
case report of a rare concurrent bone metaplasia in sertoli cell tumour
which may have been exarcebated by the hyperestrogenism. The paper is
well written and referenced and does not require changes. Accept as is.