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Author Instructions

Manuscript Definition Word Abstract Keywords Main Text Structure
Type Limit
Original An Original Article describes detailed 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Article results from novel research. All findings are max including Aim, keywords include four sections:
extensively discussed. Methods, Results and Introduction, Methods,
Conclusion. No more Results and Discussion.
than 250 words.
Review A review article should provide readers 7000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text may
with an in-depth understanding of a field by max No more than 250 keywords consist of several
summarizing existing literature, and highlight words. sections with unfixed
key gaps and challenges to address future section titles. We
research. suggest that the
author include an
"Introduction" section at
the beginning, several
sections with unfixed
titles in the middle part,
and a "Conclusion"
section in the end.
Meta- A Meta-Analysis is a statistical analysis 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Analysis combining the results of multiple scientific max including Aim, keywords include four sections:
studies. It is often an overview of clinical Methods, Results and Introduction, Methods,
trials. Conclusion. No more Results and Discussion.
than 250 words.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and critically 3000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Review analyzes multiple research studies, using max including Aim, keywords include four sections:
methods selected before one or more research Methods, Results and Introduction, Methods,
questions are formulated, and then finding and Conclusion. No more Results and Discussion.
analyzing related studies and answering those than 250 words.
questions in a structured methodology.
Technical A Technical Note is a short article giving a 3500 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
Note brief description of a specific development, max No more than 250 keywords
technique or procedure, or it may describe words.
a modification of an existing technique,
procedure or device applied in research.
Commentary A Commentary is to provide comments on 2500 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
a newly published article or an alternative max No more than 250 keywords
viewpoint on a certain topic. words.
Editorial An Editorial is a short article describing news 1000 None required None /
about the journal or opinions of senior editors max required
or the publisher.
Letter to A Letter to Editor is usually an open post- 1000 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
Editor publication review of a paper from its readers, max (optional). No more keywords
often critical of some aspect of a published than 250 words. (optional)
paper. Controversial papers often attract
numerous Letters to Editor
Opinion An Opinion usually presents personal 1200 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
thoughts, beliefs, or feelings on a topic. max (optional). No more keywords
than 250 words.
Perspective A Perspective provides personal points of view 2000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
on the state-of-the-art of a specific area of max No more than 150 keywords
knowledge and its future prospects. Links to words.
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.
2.3 Manuscript Structure
2.3.1 Front Matter
2.3.1.1 Title
The title of the manuscript should be concise, specific and relevant, with no more than 16 words if possible. When gene or
protein names are included, the abbreviated name rather than full name should be used.

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Cancer Drug Resistance