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Author Instructions

Manuscript Word
Type Definition Limit Abstract Keywords Main Text Structure
Original Article An Original Article describes detailed 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content
results from novel research. All findings max including Background keywords should include four
are extensively discussed. We also accept or Objectives, Methods, sections: Introduction,
brief original articles not exceeding 2500 Results and Conclusion. Methods, Results and
words incl. abstract and references (<10) No more than 250 words. Discussion.
and not exceeding a total of 3 figures/
tables.
Review A Review paper summarizes the 7000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text may
literature on previous studies. It usually max No more than 250 words. keywords consist of several
does not present any new information on sections with unfixed
a subject. 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
combining the results of multiple max including Background keywords should include four
scientific studies. It is often an overview or Objectives, Methods, sections: Introduction,
of clinical trials. Results and Conclusion. Methods, Results and
No more than 250 words. Discussion.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and 3000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content
Review critically analyzes multiple research max including Background keywords should include four
studies, using methods selected before or Objectives, Methods, sections: Introduction,
one or more research questions are Results and Conclusion. Methods, Results and
formulated, and then finding and No more than 250 words. Discussion.
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.
Usually, comments are commissioned,
but may also be sent spontaneously.
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.

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