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Author Instructions

Review A review article should provide readers Unstructured 3-6 The main text may /
with an in-depth understanding of a field abstract. No more keywords consist of several
by summarizing existing literature, and than 250 words. sections with unfixed
highlight key gaps and challenges to section titles. We
address future 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.
Perspective A Perspective provides personal points None required. None / /
of view on the state-of-the-art of a required.
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.
Commentary A Commentary is to provide comments None required. None / None
on a newly published article or an required. required.
alternative viewpoint on a certain topic.
Opinion An Opinion usually presents personal None required. None / No more than
thoughts, beliefs, or feelings on a topic. required. two pages.
Research A Research highlight is peer-reviewed None required. None / No more than
Highlight paper that should focus on interesting required. two pages.
research articles recently published
in prestigious journals and provide a
balanced opinion of the paper or explain
the implications and put it into context.
Editorial An Editorial is a short article describing None required. None / No more than
news about the journal or opinions of required. two pages.
senior Editors or the publisher.
Conference A Conference Report summarizes the None required. None / /
Report key highlights, emerging trends, and required.
important discussions presented during
a scientific conference, symposium, or
workshop.
Viewpoints Viewpoints examine critically a None required. None /
question of current interest and draw required.
new generalizations or new perspectives
from the evidence. These brief non-peer
reviewed opinions include theoretical
implications, mechanistic interpretation,
significance of data, or definitive
experiments and should not be laudatory
or for establishing priority. Controversial
viewpoints are welcome, as are ones
expressing opinions contrasting with
those in published Accounts. Viewpoints
are substantially shorter than articles.
Technical A Technical Note is a short article Unstructured 3-6 /
Note giving a brief description of a specific abstract. No more keywords.
development, technique or procedure, than 250 words.
or it may describe a modification of an
existing technique, procedure or device
applied in research.

VIII Journal of Materials Informatics