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Referee Report Form


Critical Review


Metallomics
Editorial Office, Cambridge, UK

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Paper reference number: *

 (e.g. B012345A)


Critical Reviews aim to provide an in-depth understanding of the topic in hand. They should give a critical discussion of the existing state of knowledge of the subject matter, and while not exhaustive in coverage give a balanced assessment of the current primary literature. The implications of recent developments for the wider scientific community should be emphasised.



  1. Is the article authoritative and sufficiently critical? *

    Yes
    No


  2. Is the article a well-balanced consideration of the subject? *

    Yes
    No

    Please indicate in your comments any significant omissions or unnecessary inclusions.


  3. Are the aims/objectives of this article sufficiently clear? *

    Yes
    No


  4. Is the article's length commensurate with its content? (Please consider any relevant page limits when answering) *

    Yes
    No

    If the article is too long, please include in your comments recommendations for deleting text, tables or illustrations.


  5. Are there parts of this article on which a specialist's opinion is desirable? *

    Yes
    No

    If 'Yes', in your comments please indicate, broadly, which parts.


  6. How would you rate this paper? *

    Excellent
    Good
    Routine
    Poor/Unacceptable


  7. What is your recommendation? *

    Accept - unchanged
    Accept - with minor revisions
    Reconsider - after major revisions
    Reject

    Your recommendation cannot be used unless justification is provided. Please support your recommendation in your comments.



If you recommend acceptance you must provide details to support this decision and you should outline any revisions (which should be achievable within 10 days) and indicate any additional experimental evidence required to support the results (e.g. as Electronic Supplementary Information).

If you recommend rejection you must provide details to support this decision. If you feel that work may be suitable for publication elsewhere please indicate the most appropriate journal and format.


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