Reviewer Guideline

Please consider the following points if possible:

• Is the manuscript within the scope of TJPHS?
• Are the data original and not yet published elsewhere?
• Is the title informative and relevant?
• Is the abstract representative of the content of the manuscript?
• Does the introduction give scientific background and an explanation of the rationale?
• Is the research question clearly outlined?
• Is there a clear description of the methods?
• Is there a clear inclusion/exclusion criterion?
• Is the statistical analysis applicable?
• Are the interpretations justified?
• Are the discussion and conclusions supported by the results?
• Is the literature cited appropriately and comprehensively?
• Are the tables and figures clear, all necessary, and well labeled?
• Are the potential limitations of the study discussed?
• Do the conclusions answer the aims of the study?
• Are the references relevant, recent, and referenced correctly (Vancouver style)?
• Is the manuscript presented in an intelligible fashion and written in standard English?