Closing RFE objections on "Authorship"

• Scientific nature of the articles not proven

  The officer believes it has not been shown that the materials are scholarly articles in nature.

• Incomplete evidence record

  The officer acknowledges the article or authorship, but denies the petition because the publication record is incomplete.

• No evidence for the criterion

  No supporting materials were submitted for this criterion.

• Appropriate type of publication not proven

  The officer requires proof that the articles were published in professional or major trade publications or other major media.

• Plain language elements not met

  The officer notes that the criterion requires authorship, scholarly nature, and publication in an appropriate source at the same time.

• Passed initial, but not final merits

  Even if the publications are acknowledged, the officer does not see enough weight in the evidence at the Final Merits Determination stage.