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Author Instructions

Review A Review paper summarizes the 10000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text may
literature on previous studies. It usually max No more than 250 words. keywords consist of several
does not present any new information sections with unfixed
on a subject. section titles. We suggest
that the author includes
an "Introduction" section
at the beginning, several
sections with unfixed
titles in the middle part,
and a "Conclusion"
section in the end.
Case Report A Case Report details symptoms, signs, 2000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text consists
diagnosis, treatment, and follows up an max No more than 150 words. keywords of three sections with
individual patient. The goal of a Case fixed section titles:
Report is to make other researchers Introduction, Case
aware of the possibility that a specific Report, and Discussion.
phenomenon might occur.
Meta-Analysis A Meta-Analysis is a statistical 3000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
analysis combining the results of max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
multiple scientific studies. It is often an Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
overview of clinical trials. No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and 3500 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Review critically analyzes multiple research max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
studies, using methods selected Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
before one or more research questions No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
are formulated, and then finding
and analyzing related studies and
answering those questions in a
structured methodology.
Technical Note A Technical Note is a short article 2000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
giving a brief description of a specific max No more than 250 words. keywords
development, technique or procedure,
or it may describe a modification of an
existing technique, procedure or device
applied in research.
Commentary A Commentary is to provide comments 2500 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
on a newly published article or an max No more than 250 words. keywords
alternative viewpoint on a certain
topic.
Editorial An Editorial is a short article 1200 None required None /
describing news about the journal max required
or opinions of senior editors or the
publisher.
Letter to Editor A Letter to Editor is usually an open 1500 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
post-publication review of a paper from max (optional). No more than keywords
its readers, often critical of some aspect 250 words. (optional)
of a published paper. Controversial
papers often attract numerous Letters
to Editor
Opinion An Opinion usually presents personal 1500 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
thoughts, beliefs, or feelings on a topic. max (optional). No more than keywords
250 words.
Perspective A Perspective provides personal 2000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
points of view on the state-of-the-art max No more than 150 words. keywords
of a specific area of knowledge and
its future prospects. Links to areas
of intense current research focus can
also be made. The emphasis should
be on a personal assessment rather
than a comprehensive, critical review.
However, comments should be put
into the context of existing literature.
Perspectives are usually invited by the
Editors.

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