Submited on: 30 Sep 2010 01:35:49 PM GMT
Published on: 30 Sep 2010 04:55:41 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:

    i so appreciate this work

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    no
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    Yes
  • References:
    antibacterial of selective Cox2 antibacterial of selective H2
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    yes

  • How to cite:  Alkuraishy H .Antimicrobial Constituents Of Conyza Floribunda [Review of the article 'Antimicrobial Constituents Of Conyza Floribunda ' by Opiyo S].WebmedCentral 2012;3(3):WMCRW001581
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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? No
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? Yes
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:

    The article is generally well written;

     

    In the materials and methods section, instrumental analysis should come after preparation of plant extracts;

     

    Although the article refered to 5 tables, no table was included in the article.

     

    The discussion appears to be too short: The significance of the findings and limitations of the study should be discussed. Lower antimicrobial activity of the isolated compounds could imply, that barring adverse reactions, higher doses would be required for clinical usefulness, or clinical use may be limited to local administration for topical infections. Toxicity studies on the compounds should be recommended.

     

    I am not sure how this article is different from the article titled: "Bioactive constituents of Conyza floribunda" which appeared in Research Journal of Pharmacology 201;4(3):55-59. (http://docsdrive.com/FA84A0BE-932E-4392-9A5F-0A1DB26F74CF/FinalDownload/DownloadId-23344D0B9131D3E6C9DED2411933AF49/FA84A0BE-932E-4392-9A5F-0A1DB26F74CF/pdfs/medwelljournals/rjpharm/2010/55-59.pdf published by the same authors.

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

    I am a pharmacologist with interest in medicinal plant research

  • How to cite:  Ezeala C C.MY REVIEW: Antimicrobial Constituents Of Conyza Floribunda[Review of the article 'Antimicrobial Constituents Of Conyza Floribunda ' by Opiyo S].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001403
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Antimicrobial constitutents of Conyza floribunda
Posted by Dr. Anand R Bafna on 19 Oct 2010 09:10:29 AM GMT

  • Other Comments: Paper is well written to a great extent. Though all the sections are written well, some more comparative information of constituents of this class of componds from different plants highlighting their stucture activity relationship and antibacterial evidences would have helped more.
  • Competing interests:
    No
  • 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:
    I am working for past ten years in the field of phytopharmaceuticals. My specific areas are identifying bioactive fractions and isolation of phytopharmaceuticals. designing polyherbal formulations based on Ayurveda.
  • How to cite:  Bafna A R.Antimicrobial constitutents of Conyza floribunda[Review of the article 'Antimicrobial Constituents Of Conyza Floribunda ' by Opiyo S].WebmedCentral 2012;1(10):WMCRW0074
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