Full-length/ Research Article 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
Author's contribution (For details please visit the link)
Ethic statement
COI
(acknowledgments/clarification)
Bibliography
Appendices (including multimedia components)
Review Article
A substantial overview of original research. The reviews should give a succinct overview of a particular topic, usually with a comprehensive bibliography, generally, also contains a table of contents.
Review Article (Word limit: 7,000-9,000) 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 Review articles should NOT include unpublished material such as unpublished/original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communication.
Mini Review (Word limit: 3,000-4,000) A succinct and clear summary that covers focused aspects of a current area of investigation and its recent developments, providing up-to-date developments, concepts, etc.
Editorial Generally from the (guest) editor of the publication. Can be Foreword, Editorial, Guest Editorial, Preface, etc.
Short Communication 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.
Case Report (Word limit: 1500) Case Reports (CR) are brief reports of individual patients or small cohorts reporting novel findings of unexpected clinical significance. They are peer-reviewed articles under xxx words in length. Methods and additional figures and display items may be included in the Supplementary Information.
Meeting Reports, News & Announcements
Meeting reports Summary of a relevant symposium, workshop, etc. Or, information about a conference (can be a description of the venture, but also a visit report of a scientist who has attended a conference).
Letter to the Editor (Word limit: 2,000)
Any items of interest to the wide audience of the publication. The items includes a letter to the editor commenting on previously published articles or a reply to the letter. (The letter or reply needs a "refers-to" DOI or PII number; or argumentative communication, like papers in a discussion, or commentaries, etc.(Subsequent discussion papers need a "refers-to" DOI or PII number).
Perspective (Word limit: 3,000)
An article presents a new and unique viewpoint on existing problems, fundamental concepts, or prevalent notions on a specific topic, propose and support a new hypothesis, or discuss the implications of a newly implemented innovation. Perspective pieces may focus on current advances and future directions on a topic and may include original data as well as personal opinion.
As a guideline, Perspective should not normally exceed 3,000 words. Perspectives allow up to 30 references; citations should be selective. Perspectives should include no more than 4 display items (figures, tables and/or boxes).
