A Microbial Food Web Dynamics Under the Influence of Leachate Recirculation

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

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Author Response

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Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

    Review Report on "A Microbial Food Web Dynamics Under the Influence of Leachate Recirculation" by Fatema Ahmed Al Najim, Miled El Hajji, and Bader Saad Alshammari
        The problem addressed in this paper has a long history, with many researchers contributing real-world perspectives over time. The continual refinement of mathematical models in this area has necessitated novel mathematical approaches to provide comprehensive answers. In this work, the authors build upon the foundational model considered by Wade-Sari-Wade, introducing additional elements such as the dilution rate while omitting species-specific mortality (maintenance) rates. This adjustment represents a key contribution by the authors, enhancing the model's applicability and simplifying certain assumptions without compromising the integrity of the results.
        Given that some of the authors have an extensive publication record in this field, their expertise is clearly reflected in the paper. The work is impressive in its clarity, making it accessible and easy to understand, even for readers less familiar with the technical aspects of microbial food web dynamics. The inclusion of numerical computations further supports the reliability of the results, ensuring that theoretical findings are well-validated.
        From a scientific standpoint, the paper appears to be free from errors, and the methodology employed is robust. The numerical computations confirm the accuracy of the presented results, reinforcing the validity of the theoretical framework. Additionally, the authors' deep understanding of the problem ensures that the paper maintains a high level of rigor.
        Given that the problem is well-posed and the paper is exceptionally well-written, I strongly recommend its acceptance. The contribution made by the authors represents a meaningful advancement in microbial food web modeling, particularly in the context of leachate recirculation.
        Recommendation: Accept  
             

Author Response

Thank you for the opportunity to revise our manuscript.

We appreciate the careful review and constructive suggestions and comments. 

Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

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Author Response

Thank you for the opportunity to revise our manuscript. We appreciate the careful review and constructive suggestions and comments. We have revised the manuscript accordingly and provided specific answers in the attached PDF file.

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Round 2

Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The paper can be published

Author Response

Thank you for the opportunity to revise our manuscript. We appreciate the careful review and constructive suggestions and comments. Several missed punctuation marks, typos and grammatical mistakes were corrected in the revised manuscript.