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Balance: Are readers likely to come away from the article with an accurate idea of the current state of the field, or would they benefit from inclusion of additional work, alternative theories, etc.? Do the authors dwell excessively on their own work? (You will only see this item for Review articles, but please consider these points for articles in any format.)

Scientific accuracy: Have all the facts been presented clearly and precisely? Are all of the most crucial

Timeliness: Is there a compelling reason to publish on the topic at this time, and have the authors made that reason clear? Do most of the references date from the past 2-5 years, or is there too much reliance on older references? For references, is there too much reliance on reviews instead of original research?

Novelty: Does the manuscript offer readers something new? Is there some unique insight or interpretation, or is the manuscript simply a list of results?