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Our intention of publishing the critical review[1] and this letter to editor is to inform our readers about the potential, variable scientific opinions about the content of the said article.[2] At the same instance, we believe that correspondence between unacquainted professionals shall dwell primarily upon scientific facts/merits and shall not transcend to personal attacks/abilities.
In this regard, we place on record the difference of opinion laid down by Prof. Stefan Ihde and colleagues as well as reply that of the authors.[3]
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