An Optimization Design for the Resource Utilization of Grape Branches Based on the Orthogonal Test and Gray Relational Analysis Method

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

General comment

In the article there is no figures and tables inserted near the text where the result is presented and it is difficult to understand and comment the respective result. Futhermore there is no information attached.

Comments for author File: Comments.pdf

Author Response

1. Thank you for your comments, we have made corresponding modifications in accordance with your requirements.
2. L44-46 is intended to highlight that the cellulose content of grape branches is different from weeds, etc., and a new composting process is needed. L60-62 is intended to highlight that the cellulose content of grape branches is too high, which is difficult to degrade and will affect the quality of compost. The two contents do have some duplication, and the contents of L60-62 have been deleted.
3. We have modified the relevant content, focusing on explaining the use methods of different substances. The amount of substances added in the compost for different treatments is shown in Table 1.
4. The relevant content has been revised to focus on explaining the use of different substances.
5. Relevant figures and tables are at the end of the paper.
6. Thank you for your comments and the corresponding modifications have been made according to your requirements.
7. “u”stands for treatment, “x ”stands for nutrient category.
8. L_0iis correlation coefficient in formula 2 and 3,r_0i is grey relational grade .We have explained the relevant content, thank you for your suggestion.
9. In order to facilitate the reviewer to read the article, pictures and tables will be inserted into the corresponding position in the final version of the paper.

Reviewer 2 Report

This article evaluates various parameters and their impact on compost quality. A method based on gray systems theory is used.
In my opinion, the article needs fundamental development.
First, why does the article not have a literature review section? This is not scientific and acceptable. Authors should add a literature review to the article. It is especially not bad to deal with review articles in the field of methods based on the theory of gray systems and their applications so that the reader can get extensive information in a short time.
Second, section 2.2.2, which is the gray relation analysis, is not described correctly. Authors should clarify exactly which source this method is related to and also explain its reasons and benefits. It is clear that the general advantage of the method is clear, but specifically in this issue and in this article, what is the advantage of the GRA method over other methods?
Thirdly, Analytical procedure section needs a preliminary description. From my point of view, this is a vague question, what was the analysis process at all, what did it include?
Fourth, on what basis and framework have the various tests been selected? Is the quality criteria clear?
Fifth, the structure of the article is not appropriate. A scientific article should have clear sections as follows:
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Methodology
4. Results
5. Topics
6. Conclusion
But this article has 4 general sections which are not acceptable. In my opinion, this is a big problem.
I cannot approve the article in its current version and in my opinion it is not suitable for publication.

Author Response

1. Thank you for your questions. In the introduction of this article, we have introduced the current situation, problems and our solutions regarding grape branches As for gray relationalanalysis, as a commonly used method, we think it is not logical to introduce the gray correlation analysis method in this part. We introduced the gray relational analysis method in detail in the part of materials and methods, and also improved it this time.
2. Thanks for your suggestions, the use of grey correlation analysis has been increased in the introduction, and the application has been highlighted in the method.
3. The analysis process mainly includes two parts. First, grey correlation analysis was used to evaluate the total nutrient content of different treatments. According to the results of grey correlation analysis, orthogonal test analysis was used to evaluate the nitrogen source, turning temperature, initial pH and turning temperature of grape branch composting, and select the most suitable conditions for grape branch composting within the existing range.
4. The test is to evaluate the compost product, so the main components of general organic fertilizers and mineral nutrients that are more important for grape growth are selected as test indicators. Refer to the previous research data and the evaluation criteria of organic fertilizer as the weights of different evaluation indicators.
5. Thank you for your suggestion, but this journal and many excellent journals have many articles published in the past using these 4 general sections, I think this should not be unacceptable, may depend on personal writing habits, finally thank you for your suggestion.

Our language has been edited, and relevant certification materials will be given in the attachment.

Reviewer 3 Report

In this article, the authors proposed an optimization project for the use of grape branches resources based on an orthogonal test and on the relational analysis method.

In my view, based on the review criteria of the journal and others that I deemed necessary, the aforementioned article presents a good organization of topics and subtopics, which facilitates reading and understanding.

As for the introduction, although succinct, I understand that the authors knew how to present the problem that this research intends to solve, as well as the scientific gap that they intend to fill.

As for the methodology, the structuring of subtopics related to sample collection, experimental design and analysis carried out, facilitated the understanding of how the research was developed. A weak point that I could observe is the statistical analysis used, which in my understanding should use a larger number of samples as repetitions, in order to increase the reliability of the results. Another point would be to use a factor analysis instead of combining the factors in single treatments with a simple comparison between treatments.

As for the results and discussion, I understand that the organization of how the results were presented, along with a succinct but objective discussion, facilitated reading and understanding. Which in my opinion is a plus point. The tables and figures at the end of the work made reading a little difficult, but I understand that this is an issue to be resolved in the final edition of the work.

Another point observed in the analysis of the work is the conclusion responding to the proposed objective, as well as the results presented in the conclusion, supported by the results presented in the topic results and discussion.

Author Response

1. Thank you for your suggestion. In the composting process, we take multiple samples to ensure the accuracy of the sampling results.
2. Thanks for your advice, our experiment adopts the orthogonal experimental design, which can have multiple factors, on the one hand, to reduce the number of experimental processes, and on the other hand, to examine the interaction between different factors.

Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

The manuscript was well revised and all the miss understanding points was clarified.

The recommendation is to add the figures and tables near the text. As for now was a bit difficult since the contents were not insert. After that, it is ready for my acceptance.

Reviewer 2 Report

The authors have properly addressed objections and suggestions. The article can be accepted in the current version.