Development of pH Indicator Composite Films Based on Anthocyanins and Neutral Red for Monitoring Minced Meat and Fish in Modified Gas Atmosphere (MAP)
, Tomas Jacobson 2, Lene Meineret 2, Peter Vorup 2, Heloisa N. Bordallo 3, Jacob Judas Kain Kirkensgaard 3,4, Peter Ulvskov 1 and Andreas Blennow 1,*Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThis research is original quite good presented by authors. Major revisions are suggested before further evaluation. Please see the attached file
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Comments.pdf
Minor English Language revision is required
Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you for your useful comments and suggestions of our manuscript. We have modified the manuscript accordingly, and detailed corrections are attached below.
We sincerely appreciate your time and consideration and eagerly await your response.
Thank you for your attention.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Marwa Faisal
Author Response File: Author Response.pdf
Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe manuscript deals with the development of pH indicator composite films based on anthocyanins and neutral red for monitoring minced meat and fish in modified gas atmosphere (MAP).
The authors should revise the manuscript to reduce the level of similarity (36%).
The English language must be revised.
Please align all equations and numbers.
Introduction
The topics must be better linked.
At the end of this section, please present only the objective of the study and not the performed analyses.
Materials and methods
Some methods must be presented in more detail, e.g. color analysis, illuminant used??ºobserver??
Results and Discussion
Please present average values plus standard deviation for all results, e.g. thickness. Moreover, please revise the discussion accordingly.
Conclusions
Please do not repeat your results and focus on your main conclusions.
References
Around 25 references have more than 5 years. Please update your list of references.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageMinor editing of English language required
Author Response
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you for your useful comments and suggestions of our manuscript. We have modified the manuscript accordingly, and detailed corrections are attached below.
We sincerely appreciate your time and consideration and eagerly await your response.
Thank you for your attention.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Marwa Faisal
Author Response File: Author Response.pdf
Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsAll of my requested revisions have been done by authors.
Accept in current form!
Best wishes!
Author Response
Thank you for your insightful comments and suggestions on our manuscript. We appreciate your attention to detail and the time you have taken to provide valuable feedback and acceptance.
Best regards,
Dr. Marwa Faisal
Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsReferences
The list is still short and must be improved.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageMinor editing of English language required.
Author Response
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Thank you very much for taking the time to review this manuscript. Please find the detailed responses below and the corresponding revisions highlighted in red in the re-submitted files.
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3. Point-by-point response to Comments and Suggestions for Authors |
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Comments 1: Reference list is still short and must be improved |
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Response 1: Thank you for pointing this out. Therefore, we have added more references. Number of references have been increased from 35 to 50.
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4. Response to Comments on the Quality of English Language |
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Point 1: Minor editing of English language required. |
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Response 1: Thank you for your valuable feedback. We appreciate your attention to detail and the time you have taken to provide valuable feedback.
Regarding your comment about the English language quality of our manuscript, we have taken comprehensive steps to address this concern. We have utilized professional editing services to ensure that the language meets high academic standards. This involved a detailed review by a native English-speaking editor with expertise in our field.
We believe these revisions have significantly enhanced the readability and quality of the manuscript. We are confident that the improved language will facilitate better understanding and appreciation of our work.
Please find the revised manuscript attached for your review. We are more than willing to provide further details or documentation of the editing process if required. |
Author Response File: Author Response.pdf
