Introduction
Bioengineering is a rapidly growing field that combines biology, engineering, and computer science to create innovative solutions to biological and medical problems. The Journal of Bionic Engineering (JBE) is a leading international academic journal that focuses on the latest research in bionic engineering, including biomimetics, biohybrid systems, and bio-inspired materials and devices. As an editor or reviewer for JBE, you are an important contributor to the quality and impact of scientific research.
How to Review for JBE
Reviewing for JBE is an exciting experience as it provides an opportunity to keep abreast of the latest research in bionic engineering and contribute to the improvement of the quality of scientific publications. To review for JBE, you must hold a PhD degree with expertise in bionic engineering, biomimetics, or a related field. You would also need to maintain an up-to-date profile on the journal's submission and review platform.
Reviewing Process
After receiving a manuscript, JBE’s editorial board will first assign it to a handling editor who will assess the manuscript's suitability for the journal. If the manuscript is deemed appropriate, the handling editor will assign it to at least two external reviewers. The reviewers' evaluation will form the basis for the editor to make a decision on the manuscript.
The review process is double-blind, meaning the reviewers do not know the authors of the manuscript, and the authors do not know the reviewers. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive and objective feedback on the scientific soundness, clarity, and impact of the paper. They would also need to identify any areas in the manuscript that require further clarification, modification or correction. Finally, reviewers must recommend a decision: accept, revise, or reject.
Important Points to Consider
When reviewing a manuscript for JBE, you should consider the following points:
- Relevance to the field: Is the manuscript relevant to the scope of JBE?
- Originality and novelty: Does the manuscript present new and novel findings?
- Scientific soundness: Is the manuscript scientifically rigorous and valid?
- Clarity and organization: Is the manuscript written clearly and logically?
- References: Are the cited references relevant, adequate and up to date?
How to Submit Your Own Manuscript
If you have conducted research in bionic engineering, you may wish to consider submitting your work to JBE. Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with JBE's author guidelines, which can be found on the journal's website. All submissions will go through a rigorous peer-review process, and accepted papers will be published online by the journal.
Conclusion
As an editor or reviewer for JBE, you play a critical role in ensuring the quality and impact of scientific research in bionic engineering. By adhering to JBE's reviewing standards, you can help maintain the high standard of the journal and contribute towards advancing the field of bioengineering. And if you have your own research to share, do not hesitate to submit it to JBE!
Submission Requirements
Manuscript format: doc or docx format
Language: English
Reference style: APA 6th edition
Word count: 3000-8000 words, excluding references and figure captions.
Abstract and Keywords: An abstract of no more than 200 words and 3-5 keywords are required.
Figures and Tables: Figures and tables must be of high quality, numbered and referred to in the manuscript. Captions must be brief and self-explanatory. All figures and tables must be in editable formats.
Supplementary Material: Supporting information may be included as supplementary material.
