shivankgoel003 / Mortality-in-Alberta

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peer review #8

Closed julianmarrero closed 7 months ago

julianmarrero commented 7 months ago

Strengths 1) The paper makes good use of comprehensive datasets, including air quality indices and mortality data. The preprocessing steps, such as the removal of outliers and conversion of variables, are well justified and crucial for the integrity of the analysis.

2) The application of a Bayesian analysis model is both sophisticated and aptly justified. The model setup is detailed, with clear explanations of the variables and the assumptions underlying the model. This complexity allows for a nuanced understanding of the data.

3) The graphical representations, particularly the plots illustrating mortality rates over time and the relationship between air quality indices and mortality rates, are well executed. They significantly enhance the reader's ability to grasp the findings at a glance.

4) The discussion section is thorough, covering several potential implications of the research, addressing limitations, and suggesting avenues for future research. This demonstrates the authors' deep engagement with the subject matter and their understanding of its broader context.

Areas for Improvement 1) The paper's title and subtitle are placeholders ("My title" and "My subtitle if needed"). A more descriptive title and subtitle could enhance the paper's discoverability and immediately convey the study's focus to the reader.

2) While the statistical models used are complex and well-justified, additional clarity on the choice of certain parameters (e.g., the priors in the Bayesian model) could further strengthen the paper. A more detailed rationale for these choices would aid in replicability and understanding.

3) Some of the visualizations come with minor warnings or notes (e.g., about the group aesthetic in geom_line()). Addressing these in the paper could refine the figures and prevent potential misinterpretations.

4) The paper mentions datasets (e.g., penguins and planes) that are not directly related to the main analysis or are not adequately explained within the text. Clarifying the relevance of these datasets or refining the focus to maintain consistency throughout the paper would be beneficial.

shivankgoel003 commented 7 months ago

Thanks for pointing out the areas where we could improve. We tried ensuring that we covered all the issues and suggestion you provided.