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Author Instructions

Original An Original Article describes detailed 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Article results from novel research. All findings max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
are extensively discussed. Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Review A Review paper summarizes the 7000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text may consist
literature on previous studies. It usually max No more than 250 words. keywords of several sections with
does not present any new information on unfixed section titles. We
a subject. suggest that the author
include an "Introduction"
section at the beginning,
several sections with
unfixed titles in the
middle part, and a
"Conclusion" section at
the end.
Case Report A Case Report details symptoms, signs, 2500 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 Report,
aware of the possibility that a specific and Discussion.
phenomenon might occur.
Meta- A Meta-Analysis is a statistical analysis 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Analysis combining the results of multiple max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
scientific studies. It is often an overview Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
of clinical trials. No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and 3000 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 before Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
one or more research questions are No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
formulated, and then finding and
analyzing related studies and answering
those questions in a structured
methodology.
Technical A Technical Note is a short article 3500 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
Note 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 describing 1000 None requirement. None /
news about the journal or opinions of max required
senior editors or the publisher.
Letter to A Letter to Editor is usually an open 1000 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
Editor 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 1200 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
thoughts, beliefs, or feelings on a topic. max (optional). No more than keywords
250 words.
Perspective A Perspective provides personal points 2000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
of view on the state-of-the-art of a max No more than 150 words. keywords
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.