Original research article
Review article and meta-analysis
Mini-review article
Opinion
Short communication
Letter to the Editor
Case report
Commentary
All papers should present the results of original research, must not have been published elsewhere, and must fall within the journal's scope. Systematic reviews should follow the PRISMA guidelines. Commentary and Letters to the Editor that offer comments or useful critiques of material published in the journal are welcome. The journal accepts all types of articles; however, manuscripts should be concise yet comprehensive and must adhere to the author guidelines.
The table below outlines the maximum word count and the allowable number of figures, tables, and references for each article type.
Type of papers | Abstract | Manuscript | Tables and figures | References |
Review articles and meta-analysis | 300 | 8000 | 8 | 80 |
Original research paper | 300 | 5000 | 8 | 50 |
Short communication | 200 | 1200 | 4 | 25 |
Case report | 200 | 1200 | 4 | 25 |
Letter to the Editor | 100 | 750 | 2 | 10 |
Commentary | 100 | 750 | 2 | 10 |
Authors planning to submit manuscripts that exceed the specified limits for word count, figures, or references should contact the editorial office prior to submission. This allows the editorial team to assess whether exceptions can be made and to provide guidance on structuring or condensing the manuscript to meet the journal’s requirements. Advance consultation helps avoid delays in the review process and ensures that submissions comply with the journal’s formatting and content standards.