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Manuscript Definition Word Abstract Keywords Main Text Structure
Type Limit
Original An Original Article describes detailed 5000 max Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Article results from novel research. All findings are including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
extensively discussed. Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Review A Review paper summarizes the literature 10000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text may
on previous studies. It usually does not max No more than 250 words. keywords consist of several
present any new information on a subject. sections with unfixed
section titles. We
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.
Case Report A Case Report details symptoms, signs, 2000 max Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text consists
diagnosis, treatment, and follows up an 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
aware of the possibility that a specific Report, and Discussion.
phenomenon might occur.
Meta- A Meta-Analysis is a statistical analysis 3000 max Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Analysis combining the results of multiple scientific including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
studies. It is often an overview of clinical Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
trials. No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and critically 3500 max Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Review analyzes multiple research studies, using including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
methods selected before one or more Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
research questions are formulated, and then No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
finding and analyzing related studies and
answering those questions in a structured
methodology.
Technical A Technical Note is a short article giving a 2000 max Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
Note brief description of a specific development, No more than 250 words. keywords
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 on 2500 max Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
a newly published article or an alternative No more than 250 words. keywords
viewpoint on a certain topic.
Editorial An Editorial is a short article describing 1200 max None required None /
news about the journal or opinions of senior required
editors or the publisher.
Letter to A Letter to Editor is usually an open post- 1500 max Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
Editor publication review of a paper from its (optional). No more than keywords
readers, often critical of some aspect of a 250 words. (optional)
published paper. Controversial papers often
attract numerous Letters to Editor.
Opinion An Opinion usually presents personal 1500 max Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
thoughts, beliefs, or feelings on a topic. (optional). No more than keywords
250 words.
Perspective A Perspective provides personal points of 2000 max Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
view on the state-of-the-art of a specific No more than 150 words. keywords
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.