REFEREE FORM
Please return to: Dr V. H Guerrini. Editor-in-Chief, Online Journal of Veterinary Research,
(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?NA
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?YAre 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 changes X
4. REPORT . This is a useful report for those wanting to develop
veterinary drugs succesfully. The author clearly outlines a model
incorporating the various steps and factors which may lead to a
successful outcome. Veterinary Drug developers are keenly aware of the
problems inherent with the testing and registration of
veterinary goods and this work should be in assistance in
overcome the obstacles encountered. there are no significant
problems with the Abstract, text or figures. the footnote
would be better placed at the end of the article as the abstract must
be free of information not pertaining to the work. Accept without
chnages, just formatting is required. Thank you.