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Author Instructions

           2.3.2.1 Introduction
           The introduction should contain background that puts the manuscript into context, allow readers to understand why the
           study is important, include a brief review of key literature, and conclude with a brief statement of the overall aim of the
           work and a comment about whether that aim was achieved. Relevant controversies or disagreements in the field should be
           introduced as well.
           2.3.2.2 Methods
           Methods should contain sufficient details to allow others to fully replicate the study. New methods and protocols should be
           described in detail while well-established methods can be briefly described or appropriately cited. Experimental participants
           selected, the drugs and chemicals used, the statistical methods taken, and the computer software used should be identified
           precisely. Statistical terms, abbreviations, and all symbols used should be defined clearly. Protocol documents for clinical
           trials, observational studies, and other non-laboratory investigations may be uploaded as supplementary materials.

           2.3.2.3 Results
           This section contains the findings of the study. Results of statistical analysis should also be included either as text or as
           tables or figures if appropriate. Authors should emphasize and summarize only the most important observations. Data on
           all primary and secondary outcomes identified in the section Methods should also be provided. Extra or supplementary
           materials and technical details can be placed in supplementary documents.

           2.3.2.4 Discussion
           This section should discuss the implications of the findings in context of existing research and highlight limitations of the
           study. Future research directions may also be mentioned.
           2.3.2.5 Conclusion
           It should state clearly the main conclusions and include the explanation of their relevance or importance to the field.
           2.3.3 Back Matter
           2.3.3.1 Acknowledgments
           Anyone who contributed towards the article but does not meet the criteria for authorship, including those who provided
           professional writing services or materials, should be acknowledged. Authors should obtain permission to acknowledge
           from all those mentioned in the Acknowledgments section. This section is not added if the author does not have anyone to
           acknowledge.

           2.3.3.2 Authors’ Contributions
           Each author is expected to have made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work, or the acquisition,
           analysis, or interpretation of data, or the creation of new software used in the work, or have drafted the work or substantively
           revised it.
           Please use Surname and Initial of Forename to refer to an author’s contribution. For example: made substantial contributions
           to conception and design of the study and performed data analysis and interpretation: Salas H, Castaneda WV; performed
           data acquisition, as well as provided administrative, technical, and material support: Castillo N, Young V.
           If an article is single-authored, please include “The author contributed solely to the article.” in this section.

           2.3.3.3 Availability of Data and Materials
           In order to maintain the integrity, transparency and reproducibility of research records, authors should include this section
           in their manuscripts, detailing where the data supporting their findings can be found. Data can be deposited into data
           repositories or published as supplementary information in the journal. Authors who cannot share their data should state
           that the data will not be shared and explain it. If a manuscript does not involve such issue, please state “Not applicable.” in
           this section.
           2.3.3.4 Financial Support and Sponsorship
           All sources of funding for the study reported should be declared. The role of the funding body in the experiment design,
           collection, analysis and interpretation of data, and writing of the manuscript should be declared. Any relevant grant numbers
           and the link of funder’s website should be provided if any. If the study is not involved with this issue, state “None.” in this
           section.
           2.3.3.5 Conflicts of Interest
           Authors  must  declare  any  potential  conflicts  of  interest  that  may  be  perceived  as  inappropriately  influencing  the
           representation or interpretation of reported research results. If there are no conflicts of interest, please state “All authors
           declared that there are no conflicts of interest.” in this section. Some authors may be bound by confidentiality agreements.
           In such cases, in place of itemized disclosures, we will require authors to state “All authors declare that they are bound by
           confidentiality agreements that prevent them from disclosing their conflicts of interest in this work.”. If authors are unsure
           whether conflicts of interest exist, please refer to the “Conflicts of Interest” of OAE Editorial Policies for a full explanation.
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