Journal: Zoological Records and Reviews
ISSN: 3117-7530
Manuscript Information
- Manuscript ID:
- Manuscript Title:
- Article Type: (Research Article / Review / Short Communication / Other)
- Reviewer Name: (Optional / Confidential)
- Date of Review:
Reviewer Declaration
Please confirm the following before proceeding:
☐ I have no conflict of interest with the authors or the research.
☐ I agree to treat this manuscript as confidential.
☐ I will provide an objective and unbiased review.
Section A: General Assessment
Please rate the manuscript on the following criteria:
| Criterion | Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Originality of the work | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Scientific significance | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Relevance to zoological sciences | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Contribution to existing knowledge | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Section B: Methodology and Data Quality
| Criterion | Yes | Partially | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research design is appropriate | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Methods are clearly described | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Data analysis is sound | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Results are reproducible | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Comments on methodology and data quality: (Please provide specific suggestions if improvements are needed)
Section C: Presentation and Structure
| Criterion | Yes | Partially | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title reflects content accurately | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Abstract is clear and informative | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Figures and tables are appropriate | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| References are relevant and sufficient | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Language and clarity are acceptable | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Comments on presentation and clarity:
Section D: Ethical, Regulatory, and Nomenclatural Compliance
- Does the manuscript comply with ethical standards? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
- Are ethical approvals clearly stated (if required)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Are collection permits and legal authorization clearly stated, per the journal's Collection Permits Policy (if applicable)? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
- If the manuscript describes new taxa or nomenclatural acts, is a valid ZooBank LSID provided, per the journal's Nomenclatural Registration and Genetic Data Submission policy? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
- If the manuscript involves genetic/molecular data, are accession numbers (GenBank/EMBL-EBI/DDBJ) provided? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
- Any indication of plagiarism, data manipulation, or ethical concern? ☐ No concerns ☐ Potential concerns (please explain below)
Ethical/regulatory/nomenclatural comments (if any):
Section E: Strengths and Weaknesses
- Major strengths of the manuscript:
- Major weaknesses or limitations:
Section F: Detailed Comments for Authors
Please provide constructive comments to help the authors improve the manuscript. (These comments will be shared with the authors)
Section G: Confidential Comments to the Editor
(These comments will NOT be shared with the authors)
Section H: Recommendation
Please select one recommendation:
☐ Accept without revision
☐ Accept with minor revisions
☐ Major revisions required
☐ Reject
Justification for recommendation:
Final Reviewer Confirmation
I confirm that this review reflects my honest and unbiased assessment of the manuscript.
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