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Author Instructions

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