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Author Instructions
Original An Original Article describes detailed 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content
Article results from novel research. All findings are max including Aim, Methods, keywords should include four
extensively discussed. Results and Conclusion. sections: Introduction,
No more than 250 words. Methods, Results and
Discussion.
Review A review article should provide readers 7000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text may
with an in-depth understanding of a field max No more than 250 words. keywords consist of several
by summarizing existing literature, and sections with unfixed
highlight key gaps and challenges to address section titles. We
future research. 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- A Meta-Analysis is a statistical analysis 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content
Analysis combining the results of multiple scientific max including Aim, Methods, keywords should include four
studies. It is often an overview of clinical Results and Conclusion. sections: Introduction,
trials. No more than 250 words. Methods, Results and
Discussion.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and critically 3000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content
Review analyzes multiple research studies, using max including Aim, Methods, keywords should include four
methods selected before one or more Results and Conclusion. sections: Introduction,
research questions are formulated, and then No more than 250 words. Methods, Results and
finding and analyzing related studies and Discussion.
answering those questions in a structured
methodology.
Technical A Technical Note is a short article giving a 3500 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
Note brief description of a specific development, max 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 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
a newly published article or an alternative max No more than 250 words. keywords
viewpoint on a certain topic.
Editorial An Editorial is a short article describing 1000 None required. None /
news about the journal or opinions of senior max required
editors or the publisher.
Letter to A Letter to Editor is usually an open post- 1000 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
Editor publication review of a paper from its max (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 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 of 2000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
view on the state-of-the-art of a specific area max No more than 150 words. keywords
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.
2.3 Manuscript Structure
2.3.1 Front Matter
2.3.1.1 Title
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