REVIEWERS' PROFORMA
PANACEA
RLKU MEDICAL & DENTAL COLLEGE
Reviewer’s Evaluation Proforma
(Confidential – For Editorial Use Only
Manuscript Title: ______________________________________________________________________
Manuscript ID: ___________________________
Date of Review: ___________________________
Section A: General Evaluation
- Overall Recommendation
☐ Accept without revision ☐ Minor revision ☐ Major revision
☐ Reject but resubmission invited ☐ Reject
Section B: Scientific Assessment
Please grade each parameter:
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Parameter |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
|
Originality / Novelty |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
Relevance to Journal Scope |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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Scientific Rigor |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
Clarity of Objectives |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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Appropriateness of Methodology |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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Statistical Analysis |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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Interpretation of Results |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
|
Discussion (Depth & Relevance) |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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References (Adequate & Current) |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
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Quality of Language & Presentation |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
☐ |
Section C: Section-wise Comments
- Title
☐ Appropriate ☐ Needs modification
Comments/suggestions:
- Abstract
☐ Structured appropriately ☐ Reflects objectives & findings ☐ Requires revision
Comments/suggestions:
- Introduction
Clear background provided? ☐ Yes ☐ No Rationale justified? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Comments/suggestions:
- Materials & Methods
Study design appropriate? ☐ Yes ☐ No Ethical approval mentioned? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
Sample size justified? ☐ Yes ☐ No Statistical methods appropriate? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Comments/suggestions:
- Results
Data presentation clear? ☐ Yes ☐ No Tables/Figures appropriate? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Comments/suggestions:
- Discussion & Conclusion
Findings critically analyzed? ☐ Yes ☐ No Comparison with recent literature? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Conclusion supported by results? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Comments/suggestions:
Section D: Ethical Considerations
Informed consent documented (if applicable)? ☐ Yes ☐ No Conflict of interest disclosed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Section E: Major Concerns (if any)
Section F: Minor Corrections (if any)
Section G: Confidential Comments to the Editor
(Will not be shared with authors)
Reviewers’ Declaration
☐ I confirm that I have no conflict of interest regarding this manuscript.
☐ I have maintained confidentiality of the manuscript contents.
Reviewer Name: _______________________________