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The study has notable methodological shortcomings, including the absence of a control group, inconsistent microbial sampling, and unclear compost maturity assessments. Discrepancies in microbial composition trends, pH stability, and carbon-nitrogen ratio also require further clarification. I encourage the authors to address these issues to enhance the study’s scientific rigor.
I also have a question about your study. While the research provides valuable insights into in-vessel composting, could you clarify how compost maturity was assessed beyond the Solvita test? The variability in Solvita scores across different months raises questions; were other validation methods used? Also, regarding microbial diversity, were statistical analyses performed to assess significant differences across composting stages?