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Manuscript Definition Word Abstract Keywords Main Text Structure
Type Limit
Original An Original Article describes detailed 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Article results from novel research. All max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
findings are 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 consist
with an in-depth understanding of max No more than 250 words. keywords of several sections with
a field by summarizing existing unfixed section titles. We
literature, and highlight key gaps and suggest that the author
challenges to address future research. includes an "Introduction"
section at the beginning,
several sections with
unfixed titles in the middle
part, and a "Conclusion"
section in the end.
Report/ A document developed by an 7000 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 The main text may consist
Guideline independent panel of experts, usually max No more than 150 words. keywords of several sections with
multidisciplinary, convened to review unfixed section titles. We
the research literature for the purpose suggest that the author
of advancing the understanding of an include an “Introduction”
issue, procedure, or method. 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 5000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Analysis analysis combining the results of max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
multiple scientific studies. It is often an Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
overview of clinical trials. No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
Systematic A Systematic Review collects and 3000 Structured abstract 3-8 The main content should
Review critically analyzes multiple research max including Aim, Methods, keywords include four sections:
studies, using methods selected Results and Conclusion. Introduction, Methods,
before one or more research questions No more than 250 words. Results and Discussion.
are formulated, and then finding
and analyzing related studies and
answering those questions in a
structured methodology.
Technical A Technical Note is a short article 3500 Unstructured abstract. 3-8 /
Note 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.
Editorial An Editorial is a short article 1000 None required None /
describing news about the journal max required
or opinions of senior editors or the
publisher.
Letter to A Letter to Editor is usually an open 1000 Unstructured abstract 3-8 /
Editor 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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