SERIES ON BIOMECHANICS
Quarterly Peer-Reviewed Journal
Edited by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Bulgarian Society of Biomechanics
http://www.imbm.bas.bg/biomechanics
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Fax: (+359 2) 870 74 98
Post Address: Miglena Kirilova, Institute of Mechanics, Acad. G. Bonchev Street.,
Building 4, room 227, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria
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REVIEW FORM
Criteria
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Points
Suitability of topic
Is the topic appropriate for publication in this Journal?
Is the topic important to colleagues working in the field?
Content
How would you rate the novelty of the manuscript?
How would you rate the significance of the manuscript?
How would you rate the overall organization of the paper?
Is the coverage of the topic sufficiently comprehensive and balanced?
Are the methods appropriate and presented in sufficient detail?
Are the data adequate to support the conclusions?
How would you rate the Bibliography?
Presentation
Writing: Is it clear, concise, and in good English?
Title: Is it specific and does it reflect the content of the manuscript?
Abstract: Does it indicates the purpose of the work, what was done, what was
found, and the significance?
Figures: Is the lettering proportionate to the size of the figure? Are there legends?
Tables: Can they be simplified or condensed? Should any be omitted?
Are symbols, terms, and concepts adequately defined?
Template violations
Are there violations of the Journal Paper Template? (5 points = NO)
Relative rating of the manuscript
Assign a rating of the manuscript relative to other work in the same field
TOTAL:
Key: 5=Excellent, 4=Good, 3=Satisfactory, 2=Unsatisfactory, 1=Poor
Max Points = 85
FINAL RECCOMMENDATION
(please write YES only once)
Accepted unconditionally
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Accepted with minor revision
Accepted with revision
Not suitable for publication
Comments and suggestions for authors (the length is not limited):
Confidential comments for the Editorial Board (the length is not limited):
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Notes for the reviewer
 Every reviewer is kindly asked to complete the Review Form within four weeks of receipt
and to send this form to the Editorial Board of “Series on Biomechanics” by:
 Post Mail: Miglena Kirilova, Institute of Mechanics, Acad. G. Bonchev Street., Building
4, room 227, Sofia 1113, BulgariaT
 Fax: (+359 2) 870 74 98
 E-mail: M.Kirilova@imbm.bas.bg or antonova@imbm.bas.bg
If you use e-mail, please to sign this Review Form with your scanned signature.
 It is important that the reviewer provide brief comments to support the scores and the final
recommendation.
 Every submitted manuscript is a privileged communication; the data and findings are the
exclusive property of the author(s) and should not be disclosed to others who might use this
information in their research.
 Any questions you may have about this manuscript or the review process should be directed
to the Editorial Board :M.Kirilova@imbm.bas.bg or antonova@imbm.bas.bg. Please refer to
the Paper Register Number (PRN) in all correspondence.
 Reviews of manuscripts submitted to « Series on Biomechanics » are "blind" reviews, and
the identity of every reviewer is carefully protected.
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Thanks for serving as a reviewer for the Journal “Series on Biomechanics”. Your
participation adds value to the peer review process. The Editorial Board will appreciate very
much your remarks and suggestions about the Review Form and the Journal.
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