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Author Instructions

Manuscript Definition Abstract Keywords Main Text Structure
Type
Original An Original Article describes detailed results Structured abstract 3-8 keywords The main content should
Article from novel research. All findings are extensively including Aim, Methods, include four sections:
discussed. Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Review A Review paper summarizes the literature on Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords The main text may
previous studies. It usually does not present any No more than 250 words. consist of several
new information on a subject. sections with unfixed
section titles. We
suggest that the
author includes an
"Introduction" section at
the beginning, several
sections with unfixed
titles in the middle part,
and a "Conclusion"
section in the end.
Case Report A Case Report details symptoms, signs, diagnosis, Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords The main text consists
treatment, and follows up an individual patient. No more than 150 words. of three sections with
The goal of a Case Report is to make other fixed section titles:
researchers aware of the possibility that a specific Introduction, Case
phenomenon might occur. Report, and Discussion.
Meta- A Meta-Analysis is a statistical analysis combining Structured abstract 3-8 keywords The main content should
Analysis the results of multiple scientific studies. It is often including Aim, Methods, include four sections:
an overview of clinical trials. Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and critically Structured abstract 3-8 keywords The main content should
Review analyzes multiple research studies, using methods including Aim, Methods, include four sections:
selected before one or more research questions Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
are formulated, and then finding and analyzing No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
related studies and answering those questions in a
structured methodology.
Technical A Technical Note is a short article giving a brief Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords /
Note description of a specific development, technique No more than 250 words.
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 on a newly Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords /
published article or an alternative viewpoint on a No more than 250 words.
certain topic.
Editorial An Editorial is a short article describing news None required None /
about the journal or opinions of senior editors or required
the publisher.
Letter to A Letter to Editor is usually an open post- Unstructured abstract 3-8 keywords /
Editor publication review of a paper from its readers, (optional). No more than (optional)
often critical of some aspect of a published paper. 250 words.
Controversial papers often attract numerous
Letters to Editor
Opinion An Opinion usually presents personal thoughts, Unstructured abstract 3-8 keywords /
beliefs, or feelings on a topic. (optional). No more than
250 words.
Perspective A Perspective provides personal points of view on Unstructured abstract. 3-8 keywords /
the state-of-the-art of a specific area of knowledge No more than 150 words.
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.