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Author Instructions

Original An Original Article describes detailed 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Article results from novel research. All findings are max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
extensively discussed. Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
No more than 250 words. 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 includes 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 should
Analysis combining the results of multiple scientific max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
studies. It is often an overview of clinical Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
trials. No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and critically 3000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Review analyzes multiple research studies, using max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
methods selected before one or more research Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
questions are formulated, and then finding No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
and analyzing related studies and 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 news 1000 None required None /
about the journal or opinions of senior editors max required
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 readers, max (optional). No more than keywords
often critical of some aspect of a published 250 words. (optional)
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 max No more than 150 words. keywords
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.
2.3 Manuscript Structure
2.3.1 Front Matter
2.3.1.1 Title
The title of the manuscript should be concise, specific and relevant, with no more than 16 words if possible. When gene or
protein names are included, the abbreviated name rather than full name should be used.

2.3.1.2 Authors and Affiliations
Authors’ full names should be listed. The initials of middle names can be provided. Institutional addresses and email

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