A Natural Part of Aging. Hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, is a natural part of aging, while Alzheimerâs and other forms of dementia are not. A 1997 study was one of the first to link dementia and atherosclerosis, stating that people with severely hardened arteries were three times more likely to have dementia.
A critical review of a journal article is an evaluation of an article's strengths, weaknesses and validity. It is used to inform readers of an article's value through explanation, interpretation and analysis. The reviewer must present information that will allow the reader to make a value judgment about the article.
The purpose of scholarly journals is to inform other scholars of research findings. Some knowledge of the subject terminology is required. Authors are experts (professors, researchers, or scholars) in their field. Content tends to be highly specialized and includes research projects, methodology and theory. See Anatomy of a Scholarly Article [NCSU Libraries] Appearance is sometimes sober and serious, compared to popular magazines.