REVIEW ARTICLES

Systematic reviews

A systematic review article offers a comprehensive analysis of a specific topic with reference to all the available literature. Systematic reviews are evidence-based, have a clearly described methodology, include meta-analysis where appropriate and provide a quantitative summary. Review articles are usually submitted upon invitation by the editors. Both solicited and unsolicited articles undergo a double-blind peer review process prior to acceptance.

Word count

Maximum 4800 words including abstract, main text, figures/tables

Abstract

Maximum 250 words; include subheadings (Background or Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion and Conclusion) and 5 keywords

Figures/tables

Maximum 8; each counts as 250 words

References

No limit

Narrative reviews

Narrative reviews describe and discuss broad scientific topics with reference to selected literature. They can be evidence-based but generally provide a qualitative summary of the topic. They are usually submitted upon invitation by the editors. Both solicited and unsolicited narrative articles undergo a double-blind peer review process prior to acceptance.

Word count

Maximum 4800 words including abstract, main text, figures/tables

Abstract

Maximum 250 words; subheadings not required; include 5 keywords

Figures/tables

Maximum 8; each counts as 250 words

References

No limit