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Type of  Paper:
Original article, Review article, Case study, Letter to the Editor

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Title: 

Does the title reflect the contents of the article?
If not. Please suggest alternative

Abstract:

Does the abstract reflect
an appropriate brief summary of
all the subheads of the  manuscript

Additional comment if any

Key words:

Are the key words appropriate?

Introduction:

Is the study rationale adequately described?

Are the objective of the study transparent?

Methodology:
(Not applicable for Case study)

Is the study design appropriate for the objectives?

Is the sampling technique appropriate?

Is the sample size statistically estimated?

Are statistical methods described adequately ?

Results:

Tables & figures: Are the data presented according to the objectives?

Tables & figures: Are all of them  necessary to be included?

Are the findings presented logically?

Are the findings presented
In appropriate sequence

Are the results analysed statistically?

Are the findings presented
with appropriate display and explanations?

Are the presented findings aligned
with the study objectives

Discussion

Are most of the results repeated in discussion?
(Repeat description of results in the discussion is not expected)

Are results explained with their significance?

To what extent have differences or similarities with other studies been discussed and reasons for these given?

Conclusion

Is the conclusion appropriately brief?

Do the results justify the conclusion?

Bibliography/References:

Are the references relevant?

Are majority of the references recent

Do they follow the recommended style?

Is the paper clearly written?

Are there problems with the grammar / spelling / language/typographical error?

Does the manuscript need major revision

Originality:

Contribution to the Field/Knowledge:

Technical Quality:

Clarity Of Presentation :

Depth Of Research:

The paper can be published with minor modifications  as suggested

The paper can be published with major modification  as suggested

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