1. Was the information source written by experts in the field?
Yes. The authors’ affiliation with the University implies that they are employed by the universities or government institutions and have been paid to do this research.
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4. Is the article peer-reviewed?
Yes. The revision and acceptance dates, and the thanking of an anonymous reviewer, are clear indicators of peer-review.
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5. Does the source report results of a field or laboratory study completed by the authors?
Yes. The Methods and Results sections indicate that this paper is reporting original research. This source is academic, peer-reviewed research material.
