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REFEREE FORM

Please return to: Dr V. H Guerrini. Editor-in-Chief, Online Journal of Veterinary Research, onlinejournals@gmail.com

Title: Effects of acetylcysteine and dexamethaxone......normal dogs

Authors: Sarchabi AA and Harazi A. ID: Q8H011815

The Editor must ensure that the OJVR publishes only papers which a AA and re scientifically sound. To achieve this objective, the referees are requested to assist the Editor by making an assessment of a paper submitted for publication by:

(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?NA see below
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 animals? Y Ethics Statement from University of Shiraz included

2 PRESENTATION (Mark "Yes" or "No").

Does the title clearly indicate the content of the paper? NA (see suggestions)
Does the abstract convey the essence of the article? NA (see changes)
Are all the tables essential? Y
Are the figures and drawings of good quality? NA
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 X
Accept for publication without changes

4. REPORT : Authors speculate that Acetylcysteine could reduce intraocular pressure/alleviate dexamethose effect using dogs. The results showed that it does not. This work therefore prevents further superfluous research. The Abstract is not well written and does not describe the work concisely, and has information that should not be there such as detailed methodology etc. In methods only right eyes are treated. Would there not be some crossover effect to the left eye? I would have preferred they had used independent dog groups re treated both eyes v not treated at all/or saline groups. The results are comprehensive Tab 1-3 and required as the Figures have no statistics. I have re-written the Abstract to more closely reflect the work and findings. Return to authors for re-evaluation.

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