Full-length/ Research Article (Word limit: 4000-9000)
A complete report on original research and/or clinical studies
A structured abstract is required.
A clear structure is required, which should contain but not confined to the following sections:
Introduction
Material and methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
Authors' contribution (For details please visit the link.)
Ethic statement
COI
(acknowledgments/clarification)
Bibliography
Appendices (including multimedia components)
Review Article (Word limit: 6000-10000)
A substantial overviews present a complete overview of the state of the art with a comprehensive bibliography, generally, also contains a table of contents. It should cover topics that have seen significant development or progress in recent years, with comprehensive depth and a balanced perspective. Review articles should NOT include unpublished material such as unpublished/original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communication.
Short Communication (Word limit: 2000-3000)
Short report or announcement of research, usually claiming certain results, which present original and significant material for rapid dissemination. Short Communications are expected to have a higher than average impact on the field rather than report on incremental research.
Editorial
Generally from the (guest) editor of the publication. Can be Foreword, Editorial, Guest Editorial, Preface, etc.
Submission checklist
You can use this list to carry out a final check of your submission before you send it to the journal for review. Please check the relevant section in this Guide for Authors for more details.
Ensure that the following items are present:
One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details:
• E-mail address
• Full postal address
All necessary files have been uploaded:
Manuscript:
• Include keywords
• All figures (include relevant captions)
• All tables (including titles, description, footnotes)
• Ensure all figure and table citations in the text match the files provided
• Indicate clearly if color should be used for any figures in print