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Manuscript Definition Word Abstract Keywords Main Text Structure
Type Limit
Original Article An Original Article describes detailed 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
results from novel research. All findings including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
are extensively discussed. Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
max No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Mini Review/ A Mini Review/Review paper 3500 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text may
Review summarizes the literature on previous max/ No more than 250 words. keywords consist of several
studies. It usually does not present any 7000 sections with unfixed
new information on a subject. max 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.
Meta-Analysis A Meta-Analysis is a statistical analysis 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
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 Note A Technical Note is a short article 3500 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
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 required None /
news about the journal or opinions of max required
senior editors or the publisher.
Letter to Editor A Letter to Editor is usually an open 1000 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
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.

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