Content of review 1, reviewed on July 20, 2021
Please check the English grammar and syntax used throughout the abstract and article.
Abstract:
The background is not self-explanatory – please make it clear.
Use the acronym of abbreviation when it is used the first time.
Mention the type of randomization and allocation procedure.
Include the study setting and study duration.
The outcome measures should be clear with the scales included.
Mention the reports with 95% CI with upper and lower limits.
Draw the conclusion on the basis of reports and avoid abbreviations.
Introduction:
Use the acronym of abbreviation when it is used the first time.
Though it is an interesting title, the authors fail to find the research gap in a reasonable manner.
The references noted 15 – 21 are not relevant to the study objective.
This trial is missing new ideas and novelty in the field of rehabilitation.
Include the clinical implications of the trial for the researchers, patients, and clinicians.
Methods
The selection criteria of the study participants should be more specific.
Why the participants are limited to females with 21 – 30 years?
Who has been diagnosed with this condition and the years of experience?
Include the treatment program in detail with all the parameters for study replication.
Include the figures for treatment procedures.
Include the procedure for sample size calculation with reference.
Results
Include the MCID score of primary and secondary variables.
Mention the effect size of each variable.
Mention the reports with 95% CI with upper and lower limits.
Discussion
Please summarize the discussion part and include the mechanism of LLLT with suitable references.
Avoid abbreviations in the conclusion part and make it more clear.
Source
© 2021 the Reviewer (CC BY 4.0).
Content of review 2, reviewed on September 13, 2021
I really appreciate the efforts taken by the authors to adequately addressed the comments raised by me.
Source
© 2021 the Reviewer (CC BY 4.0).
References
Tamer, S., Mohamed, A., Ibrahim, M. 2021. Effects of low-level laser therapy versus soft occlusive splints on mouth opening and surface electromyography in females with temporomandibular dysfunction: A randomized-controlled study. Plos One.