Submited on: 09 Mar 2011 07:04:41 PM GMT
Published on: 10 Mar 2011 09:56:03 PM GMT
 

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    The interaction of sport and inflammation has been thoroughly reviewed but is far from being fully understood due to the diversity of sport modalities (duration, intesity, etc), streching the importance of contributions like this article. 

    The authors were successfull on the choice of the model, which is simple, but relevant.

     

    Despite the answer to the question proposed by the authors being well defined, further studies should consider alternative methods to measure immune system activation other than plasma cytokine concentration. Even though cytokines are classical markers of immune system activation, they are found in very low concentrations, making their quantitation an issue sometimes. Also, factors difficult to control like hydration level of the subjects can lead to innacurate observations.

     

    The article is relevant due to its originality. It will definitely add to the knowledge of the field.

     

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    PhD in Human Physiology. Working in a group were sports and inflammation is an important research line.

  • How to cite:  Fiamoncini J .Characterization of the Effects of one Maximal Repetition Test on Muscle Injury and Inflammation Markers[Review of the article 'Characterization of the Effects of One Maximal Repetition Test on Muscle Injury and Inflammation Markers ' by Hirabara S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(6):WMCRW00812
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    This study can contribute significantly to the understanding of the effects of strength training and its influence on the immune system.
    I recommend this article for publication.
    Best Regards.

  • Competing interests:
    no conflict of interest
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Exercise physiology.

     

    Strength training.

     

    Exercise metabolism.

     

     

  • How to cite:  Sousa L . Characterization of the Effects of one Maximal Repetition Test on Muscle Injury and Inflammation Markers.[Review of the article 'Characterization of the Effects of One Maximal Repetition Test on Muscle Injury and Inflammation Markers ' by Hirabara S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(3):WMCRW00586
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    The article is original and relevant in this especific area

     

  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Physical education and exercise physiology.

  • How to cite:  Vasconcelos D .Characterization of the Effects of one Maximal Repetition Test on Muscle Injury and Inflammation Markers [Review of the article 'Characterization of the Effects of One Maximal Repetition Test on Muscle Injury and Inflammation Markers ' by Hirabara S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(3):WMCRW00576
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