Submited on: 30 Aug 2011 06:23:07 PM GMT
Published on: 31 Aug 2011 11:22:06 AM GMT
 

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    A very interesting and a high quality article. Probably the most comprehensive review of the literature on the putative origin and mechanisms of yawning is presented. An intriguing new hypothesis is introduced, associating cortisol with yawing. The interdisciplinary discussion of the problem should be appreciated.

     

    In support of the hypothesis the author presented data from clinical studies revealing associations between neurological disorders, altered cortisol levels and yawing. It would be interesting to extend the discussion using endocrine diseases (e.g. Cushing's Syndrome/Disease, Addison’s Disease) as natural models of hypercortisolism and hypocortisolism (an additional opportunity to test the hypothesis).

     

    It would be interesting to know the author’s opinion about limitations and weaknesses of the cortisol hypothesis (such as the mentioned in the article discrepancy between circadian rhythms of yawning and ACTH and cortisol secretion).

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    No
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    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
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    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    None

  • How to cite:  Stoyanov Z .An opinion on the article “Yawning: Thompson Cortisol Hypothesis Discussed”[Review of the article 'Yawning: Thompson Cortisol Hypothesis Discussed ' by Zisa L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(11):WMCRW001108
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Yawning Cortisol
Posted by Ms. Natalie Jones on 01 Oct 2011 02:09:13 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    A very interesting article from one of the leading authors and researchers in the field. Professor Thompson has produced a well-written work and, to my knowledge, I believe this is the first time a researcher has linked cortisol with yawning - may be a world first? Great work.

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    None.
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
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    None
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    Rehabilitation expertise.

  • How to cite:  Jones N .Yawning Cortisol[Review of the article 'Yawning: Thompson Cortisol Hypothesis Discussed ' by Zisa L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(10):WMCRW00981
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Yawning: Thompson Cortisol Hypothesis Discussed
Posted by Mr. Brian Thompson on 05 Sep 2011 06:57:08 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
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    I believe this is the first article on this topic. It is very intriguing and interesting new hypothesis.

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    none
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    assisting in rehabilitation.

  • How to cite:  Thompson B .Yawning: Thompson Cortisol Hypothesis Discussed[Review of the article 'Yawning: Thompson Cortisol Hypothesis Discussed ' by Zisa L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(9):WMCRW00925
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Yawning
Posted by Ms. Holly Chinnery on 31 Aug 2011 12:54:47 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    An interesting hypothesis.  Particulary intrigued by the link between yawning and MS.

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    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
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    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Recovery

  • How to cite:  Chinnery H .Yawning[Review of the article 'Yawning: Thompson Cortisol Hypothesis Discussed ' by Zisa L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(8):WMCRW00914
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