Title: CORRELATION OF ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE LEVELS AND A
HISTOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF STEATOHEPATITIS WITH ULTRASOUND-
DIAGNOSED METABOLIC-ASSOCIATED FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN PATIENTS
FROM A CENTRE IN NIGERIA
Version: 0 Date: 03 Jan 2024
Reviewer:  Giuseppe Guido Maria Scarlata
Reviewer's report:
The study addresses an interesting topic of considerable scientific interest. However, the writing
is unclear due to linguistic and structural errors. To mention a few:
- In the methods section, there is a table without a caption;
- The font used in the captions is inconsistent;
- Most of the captions for the tables are placed at the top;
- "Fischer" is "Fisher."
- Figure 1 in the results shows "15 ([Percenteage)). I think this is a calculation error that needs
to be revised.
- Caption is missing in the table following Figure 3.
Also, two points should be revised:
1. The statistical analysis is unclear. Why did you choose one test over another? This should be
explained in the appropriate section.
2. The diagnosis of MAFLD was made by assessment of dysmetabolic comorbidities such as
obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, however, there are additional
criteria that are considered but not assessed (e.g., waist circumference, insulin resistance, CRP
Hs). Considering these criteria will increase the sample size. The diagnostic criteria are well
highlighted in this paper doi: 10.3390/ijms22084241
I suggest that the authors review the entire manuscript from the point of view of content and
structure.
Title: CORRELATION OF ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE LEVELS AND A
HISTOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF STEATOHEPATITIS WITH ULTRASOUND-
DIAGNOSED METABOLIC-ASSOCIATED FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN PATIENTS
FROM A CENTRE IN NIGERIA
Version: 0 Date: 03 Jan 2024
Reviewer:  Giuseppe Guido Maria Scarlata
Reviewer's report:
The study addresses an interesting topic of considerable scientific interest. However, the writing
is unclear due to linguistic and structural errors. To mention a few:
- In the methods section, there is a table without a caption;
- The font used in the captions is inconsistent;
- Most of the captions for the tables are placed at the top;
- "Fischer" is "Fisher."
- Figure 1 in the results shows "15 ([Percenteage)). I think this is a calculation error that needs
to be revised.
- Caption is missing in the table following Figure 3.
Also, two points should be revised:
1. The statistical analysis is unclear. Why did you choose one test over another? This should be
explained in the appropriate section.
2. The diagnosis of MAFLD was made by assessment of dysmetabolic comorbidities such as
obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, however, there are additional
criteria that are considered but not assessed (e.g., waist circumference, insulin resistance, CRP
Hs). Considering these criteria will increase the sample size. The diagnostic criteria are well
highlighted in this paper doi: 10.3390/ijms22084241
I suggest that the authors review the entire manuscript from the point of view of content and
structure.
Please review this paper.
user
Title: CORRELATION OF ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE LEVELS AND A
HISTOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF STEATOHEPATITIS WITH ULTRASOUND-
DIAGNOSED METABOLIC-ASSOCIATED FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN PATIENTS
FROM A CENTRE IN NIGERIA
Version: 0 Date: 03 Jan 2024
Reviewer:  Giuseppe Guido Maria Scarlata
Reviewer's report:
The study addresses an interesting topic of considerable scientific interest. However, the writing
is unclear due to linguistic and structural errors. To mention a few:
- In the methods section, there is a table without a caption;
- The font used in the captions is inconsistent;
- Most of the captions for the tables are placed at the top;
- "Fischer" is "Fisher."
- Figure 1 in the results shows "15 ([Percenteage)). I think this is a calculation error that needs
to be revised.
- Caption is missing in the table following Figure 3.
Also, two points should be revised:
1. The statistical analysis is unclear. Why did you choose one test over another? This should be
explained in the appropriate section.
2. The diagnosis of MAFLD was made by assessment of dysmetabolic comorbidities such as
obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, however, there are additional
criteria that are considered but not assessed (e.g., waist circumference, insulin resistance, CRP
Hs). Considering these criteria will increase the sample size. The diagnostic criteria are well
highlighted in this paper doi: 10.3390/ijms22084241
I suggest that the authors review the entire manuscript from the point of view of content and
structure.
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