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REFEREE FORM

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Title: Heamoproteus sp in Phillipine Owl and ......
Author: Bandoy DD ID: Q2H011309

The Editor must ensure that the OJVR publishes only papers which are 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?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 animals? Y (note: Wildlife permit 2006-15 Phillipine Veterinary College)

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? Y
Are the figures and drawings of good quality? N (see below)
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 This is a report describing the effects of haemoproteus sp on blood values in Owls suggesting that the immuno-compromised owls are more likely to be infected. The novelty lies in that this work has not been defined in Captive Owls. Methods. Blood collection and analysis were done appropiately as per previous published work and a cohort of 12 was used (12). The hematozoa was identified microscopically as per previous work in Fig 1. (Ziman ect). Although the data is presented in Table 1, There are no statistical evaluations presented here (although author states that t-test was used). Author MUST incorporate significance to statements with "higher", or "lower" see paragraph below Table 1. If unable to show statistiucal significance author should just mention % change (although this is not advisable for this journal). Accept full-text only if author incorporates significance test results in Table 1 or in text.

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