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Author Instructions

Manuscript Definition Word Limit Abstract Keywords Main Text Structure
Type
Research A Research Article is a 8000 max The abstract should 3-8 keywords The main text may consist
Article seminal and insightful state briefly the of several sections with
research study and showcases purpose of the unfixed section titles. We
that often involves modern research, the principal suggest that the author include
techniques or methodologies. results and major an "Introduction" section
Authors should justify conclusions. No more at the beginning, several
that their work is of novel than 250 words. sections with unfixed titles
findings. in the middle part, and a
"Conclusions" section at the
end.
Mini A Mini-Review/Review 5000 max/ Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords The main text may consist
Review/ Article should provide 10000 max No more than 250 of several sections with
Review readers with an in-depth words. unfixed section titles. We
understanding of a field suggest that the author include
by summarizing existing an "Introduction" section
literature, and highlight at the beginning, several
key gaps and challenges to sections with unfixed titles
address future research. in the middle part, and a
"Conclusions" section at the
end.
Technical A Technical Note is a 3500 max Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords /
Note short article giving a brief No more than 250
description of a specific words.
development, technique, or
procedure, or it may describe
a modification of an existing
technique, procedure or
device applied in research.
Editorial An Editorial is a short article 1000 max None required None required /
describing news about the
journal or opinions of senior
Editors or the publisher.
Commentary A Commentary is to provide 2500 max Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords /
comments on a newly No more than 250
published article or an words.
alternative viewpoint on a
certain topic.
Perspective A Perspective provides 2000 max Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords /
personal points of view on the No more than 250
state-of-the-art of a specific words.
area of knowledge and its
future prospects.

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.

2.3.1.2 Authors and Affiliations
Authors’ full names should be listed. The initials of middle names can be provided. The affiliations and email addresses for
all authors should be listed. At least one author should be designated as the corresponding author. In addition, corresponding
authors are suggested to provide their Open Researcher and Contributor ID upon submission. Please note that any change
to authorship is not allowed after manuscript acceptance. The authors’ affiliations should be provided in this format:
department, institution, city, postcode, country.
2.3.1.3 Abstract
The abstract should be a single paragraph with word limitation and specific structure requirements (for more details please
refer to Types of Manuscripts). It usually describes the main objective(s) of the study, explains how the study was done,
including any model organisms used, without methodological detail, and summarizes the most important results and their
significance. The abstract must be an objective representation of the study: it is not allowed to contain results that are not

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