Title: Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms in PNPLA3, TM6SF2 and
MBOAT7 genes and markers of cancer aggressiveness in a Sri Lankan NASH-related HCC
cohort
Version: 3 Date: 28 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Hawal Lateef Fateh
Reviewer's report:
- Ensure the title reflects the study scope clearly and concisely.
- Verify if the abstract provides a structured summary (background, methods, results,
conclusion) while maintaining brevity.
- Assess if the introduction effectively justifies the research, clearly presenting the gap in the
literature and the study's objectives.
- Suggest adding more specific references or updating citations if needed.
- Verify if all experimental procedures are clearly described and reproducible.
- Suggest clarifications or elaborations on sample size justification, statistical methods, or
experimental protocols.
- Evaluate if the data presentation is clear, consistent, and free from redundancy.
- Ensure tables and figures are self-explanatory and enhance comprehension.
- Point out if any statistical analyses lack adequate description or context.
- Assess if the discussion appropriately interprets findings, acknowledges limitations, and aligns
with the objectives.
- Recommend emphasizing key findings and minimizing overgeneralization.
- Suggest grammar, spelling, and structural improvements to improve readability.
- Check adherence to journal formatting guidelines.
- Verify citation accuracy and formatting consistency.
Title: Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms in PNPLA3, TM6SF2 and
MBOAT7 genes and markers of cancer aggressiveness in a Sri Lankan NASH-related HCC
cohort
Version: 3 Date: 28 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Hawal Lateef Fateh
Reviewer's report:
- Ensure the title reflects the study scope clearly and concisely.
- Verify if the abstract provides a structured summary (background, methods, results,
conclusion) while maintaining brevity.
- Assess if the introduction effectively justifies the research, clearly presenting the gap in the
literature and the study's objectives.
- Suggest adding more specific references or updating citations if needed.
- Verify if all experimental procedures are clearly described and reproducible.
- Suggest clarifications or elaborations on sample size justification, statistical methods, or
experimental protocols.
- Evaluate if the data presentation is clear, consistent, and free from redundancy.
- Ensure tables and figures are self-explanatory and enhance comprehension.
- Point out if any statistical analyses lack adequate description or context.
- Assess if the discussion appropriately interprets findings, acknowledges limitations, and aligns
with the objectives.
- Recommend emphasizing key findings and minimizing overgeneralization.
- Suggest grammar, spelling, and structural improvements to improve readability.
- Check adherence to journal formatting guidelines.
- Verify citation accuracy and formatting consistency.
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Title: Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms in PNPLA3, TM6SF2 and
MBOAT7 genes and markers of cancer aggressiveness in a Sri Lankan NASH-related HCC
cohort
Version: 3 Date: 28 Jan 2025
Reviewer:  Hawal Lateef Fateh
Reviewer's report:
- Ensure the title reflects the study scope clearly and concisely.
- Verify if the abstract provides a structured summary (background, methods, results,
conclusion) while maintaining brevity.
- Assess if the introduction effectively justifies the research, clearly presenting the gap in the
literature and the study's objectives.
- Suggest adding more specific references or updating citations if needed.
- Verify if all experimental procedures are clearly described and reproducible.
- Suggest clarifications or elaborations on sample size justification, statistical methods, or
experimental protocols.
- Evaluate if the data presentation is clear, consistent, and free from redundancy.
- Ensure tables and figures are self-explanatory and enhance comprehension.
- Point out if any statistical analyses lack adequate description or context.
- Assess if the discussion appropriately interprets findings, acknowledges limitations, and aligns
with the objectives.
- Recommend emphasizing key findings and minimizing overgeneralization.
- Suggest grammar, spelling, and structural improvements to improve readability.
- Check adherence to journal formatting guidelines.
- Verify citation accuracy and formatting consistency.
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