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Author Instructions

Manuscript Definition Word Abstract Keywords Main Text Structure
Type Limit
Research A Research Article is a seminal 8000 max The abstract 3-8 The main text may consist of
Article and insightful research study should state briefly keywords several sections with unfixed
and showcases that often the purpose of section titles. We suggest that the
involves modern techniques or the research, the author include an "Introduction"
methodologies. Authors should principal results and section at the beginning, several
justify that their work is of novel major conclusions. sections with unfixed titles in the
findings. No more than 250 middle part, and a "Conclusions"
words. section at the end.
Mini A Mini-Review/Review Article 5000 Unstructured 3-8 The main text may consist of
Review/ should provide readers with an max/10000 abstract. No more keywords several sections with unfixed
Review in-depth understanding of a max than 250 words. section titles. We suggest that the
field by summarizing existing author include an "Introduction"
literature, and highlight key gaps section at the beginning, several
and challenges to address future sections with unfixed titles in the
research. middle part, and a "Conclusions"
section at the end.
Technical A Technical Note is a short article 3500 max Unstructured 3-8 /
Note giving a brief description of a abstract. No more keywords
specific development, technique, than 250 words.
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 /
describing news about the journal required
or opinions of senior Editors or the
publisher.
Commentary A Commentary is to provide 2500 max Unstructured 3-8 /
comments on a newly published abstract. No more keywords
article or an alternative viewpoint than 250 words.
on a certain topic.
Perspective A Perspective provides personal 2000 max Unstructured 3-8 /
points of view on the state-of-the- abstract. No more keywords
art of a specific area of knowledge than 250 words.
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
presented and substantiated in the manuscript, or exaggerate the main conclusions. Citations should not be included in the
abstract.
2.3.1.4 Graphical Abstract
The graphical abstract is essential as this can catch first view of your publication by readers. We recommend you submit an
eye-catching figure. It should summarize the content of the article in a concise graphical form. It is recommended to use it
because this can make online articles get more attention.

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