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I.Manuscript rating: Please circle the appropriate number in each category.

ORIGINALITY 5 4 3 2 1

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SCIENTIFIC MERIT 5 4 3 2 1

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STYLE and COMPOSITION 5 4 3 2 1

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INTEREST to READERS of the JOURNAL

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II.Overall Recommendation: (indicate acceptance or rejection)

ACCEPT: 5 4 3 2 1

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