Moisture-Induced Pattern of Gases and Physicochemical Indices in Corn Straw and Cow Manure Composting
, Huizhen Qiu 1,2,*, Dominic Kwadwo Anning 1,2, Huizhen Yang 1,2, Youling Wang 1,2 and Joseph Xorse Kugbe 3
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
El trabajo de investigación es emocionante y muy práctico.
La investigación es detallada y concisa, y los análisis estadísticos se establecieron correctamente de acuerdo con la metodología propuesta.
El análisis de los resultados se realiza siguiendo citas y trabajos anteriores.
Se aconseja a los autores que revisen algo de gramática por escrito.
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Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
Please refer to our manuscript ID: applsci-1366770, entitled “Moisture-induced emission pattern of gases and the evolutionary dynamics of physicochemical indices during composting of corn straw and cow manure”.
We are very grateful to you and the reviewers for the valuable comments and critiques to improve the quality of this manuscript. We have carefully considered the relevant points raised by the reviewers and are grateful for the review comments. By incorporating the issues and suggestions raised by the reviewers, the manuscript is currently much clearer.
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Reviewer 2 Report
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The article focuses on the issue of composting. It is in line with the focus of the journal. The described research is important from the point of view of emissions generation. From a methodological point of view, there is no description of how the water content changed during the experiment. It was probably changing by aeration. I consider it appropriate to supplement the discussion on the results of emission measurements with other methods. For example, using the photoacoustic method. I recommend extending the conclusion with recommendations for practice.Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
Please refer to our manuscript ID: applsci-1366770, entitled “Moisture-induced emission pattern of gases and the evolutionary dynamics of physicochemical indices during composting of corn straw and cow manure”.
We are very grateful to you for the valuable comments and critiques to improve the quality of this manuscript. We have carefully considered the relevant points raised by the reviewers and are grateful for the review comments. By incorporating the issues and suggestions raised by the reviewers, the manuscript is currently much clearer.
Below, we responded point-by-point to all comments and suggestions raised by the reviewers.
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Reviewer 3 Report
I herein attached you my comments.
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Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
Please refer to our manuscript ID: applsci-1366770, entitled “Moisture-induced emission pattern of gases and the evolutionary dynamics of physicochemical indices during composting of corn straw and cow manure”.
We are very grateful to you for the valuable comments and critiques to improve the quality of this manuscript. We have carefully considered the relevant points raised by the reviewers and are grateful for the review comments. By incorporating the issues and suggestions raised by the reviewers, the manuscript is currently much clearer.
Below, we responded point-by-point to all comments and suggestions raised by the reviewers.
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Reviewer 4 Report
This study provides valuable practical information on reducing gas emissions and reducing losses by increasing the moisture content. Therefore, the results of this study are important for researchers in this field as well as for farmers in order to benefit from crop residues (straw) and not burn them, thus reducing pollution. However, please pay attention to the following notes:
Line 29: Keywords: Reconsideration: Delete the last two words and add corn straw and cow manure
Line 51: In line 51 are the mentioned factors related to the compost or the soil? It must be clarified.
Line 79: It is known that wheat, rice and corn straw are used as a filler feed for animals, it is worth adding this.
Line 92 and 108: There is no need to write the number 9 because it was written.
Line 102: In Table 1, the method of analysis and the laboratory or source, if cited, must be written.
Line 220: When there is a relationship between two factors, the value of the correlation coefficient must be mentioned on the figure. Which can be easily added while creating the figure.
Line 321: In figure No. 7, the numbering A, B, C and D should be added to the drawings inside it.
It is better to separate the table under it and give it a table number.
And write the definition of both the * and the NS, even if they are known.
Line 326: in discussion: There is no need to mention the numbers of tables and figures as they are only mentioned in the results paragraph. Replace this by writing "results shown" and then discussion the result with the appropriate references.
Line 389: remove the ).
Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
Please refer to our manuscript ID: applsci-1366770, entitled “Moisture-induced emission pattern of gases and the evolutionary dynamics of physicochemical indices during composting of corn straw and cow manure”.
We are very grateful to you for the valuable comments and critiques to improve the quality of this manuscript. We have carefully considered the relevant points raised by the reviewers and are grateful for the review comments. By incorporating the issues and suggestions raised by the reviewers, the manuscript is currently much clearer.
Below, we responded point-by-point to all comments and suggestions raised by the reviewers.
Author Response File: Author Response.pdf
