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Comment on Esa Itkonen’s contribution

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Comment on esa itkonen’s contribution. Examine a critical comment on Esa Itkonen's scholarly contributions. This article offers an in-depth analysis and discussion of his significant work.

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This submission, titled "Comment on Esa Itkonen’s contribution," presents itself as a critical or analytical response to a specific scholar's work. However, a fundamental and critical issue significantly hinders any meaningful evaluation: the complete absence of an abstract. An abstract is an indispensable component of any scholarly submission, serving as a concise summary of the paper's scope, arguments, and main conclusions. Without this foundational element, it is impossible to ascertain the specific aspect of Itkonen's work being addressed, the author's primary thesis, the nature of their commentary (e.g., agreement, disagreement, expansion, critique), or the potential contribution to the existing scholarly discourse. This omission makes it impossible to proceed with a substantive review of the paper's content or suitability for publication. The title itself suggests that this paper aims to engage with a previously published or significant body of work by Esa Itkonen. Commentary pieces, while valuable for fostering academic debate, require a clear articulation of the original contribution being discussed, the specific points of engagement, and the new insights or arguments presented by the commentator. For a reviewer, the abstract is the initial gateway to understanding these crucial details without having to read the entire manuscript. Its absence leaves critical questions unanswered regarding the paper's focus, methodology (if applicable), and intended impact on the field. Therefore, the lack of an abstract represents a procedural incompleteness that precludes any assessment of the paper's academic merit, clarity, or relevance. Given the critical missing information, this submission cannot be properly reviewed in its current state. I recommend a decision of "Reject and Resubmit" with the explicit requirement that a comprehensive abstract be provided. The abstract should clearly outline Itkonen's contribution being discussed, the specific arguments or points the commentary addresses, and the main thrust of the author's own analysis or critique. Only once this essential component is furnished can the manuscript be evaluated against standard criteria for commentary pieces, such as the fairness of its engagement with the original work, the clarity and rigor of its arguments, and its overall contribution to scholarly debate.

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