Blackwell Publishing

Referee's Report Form

Clinical and Experimental Immunology

Report form

Please complete this form and press submit it within TWO weeks of reciving the manuscript.

Reviewer Details

Manuscript Details

Version
a) Original
b) First Revision
c) Second Revision
d) Third Revision

Scientific Merit

Acceptable as it stands
Accept with minor revision, not requiring further review
Accept with major revision, requiring further review
Not acceptable without revision
Not acceptable at all

Grade

1 (Excellent)
2
3
4
5
6 (Very Poor)

Priority

Excellent, with top priority on speed of publication
Good and must be published
Good but could be returned to the author if there is great pressure on space in the journal
Fair and could be returned to the author if these is moderate pressure on space in the journal
Low priority. Although sound, contributes little new
Low priority. Although new work, it is poorly presented
Not acceptable, irresepective of pressure on space

Presentation

Is the English ok?Yes  No 
Is the paper too long?Yes  No 
Are all the figures and tables necessary. (If no please detail whcih could be omitted in the comments for authors.)Yes  No 
Merits rapid publication?Yes  No 
Is the paper suitable for an Editorial Review?Yes  No 

Editorial reviews are short commentaries (1200-1500 words) that discuss the findings of the manuscript in a wider context.

Either the topic covered in the paper is of particular current interest and the manuscript could provide a platform for a timely short review or the manuscript itself contributes a significant contribution to the field and therefore warrants a review. If yes, please amplify in the Comments for Editor.

If human studies are involved:

Was informed consent given?Yes  No 
Do the studies have local ethical approval?Yes  No 

Additional Confidential Comments for the Editor 

Comments for Transmission to Author

Comments:

These are comments that will be sent to the author. Since the final decision regarding publication of the manuscript must be left to the Editors' discretion, they would be grateful if referees would not make definite statements regarding acceptance or rejection.

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