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Type Definition Abstract Keywords Structure
Research Article A Research 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. Materials and
Methods, Results and
Discussion.
Review Article A Review Article 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.
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.
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.
Opinion An Opinion usually presents personal thoughts, Unstructured abstract 3-8 keywords /
beliefs, or feelings on a topic. (optional). No more than
250 words.
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.

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