Article Type : Mini Review
A Mini Review is a concise, high-impact synthesis of a specific niche within recent research. Unlike a comprehensive review, it focuses on providing a critical distillation of the most significant developments, current controversies, and emerging trends over the last 3 to 5 years. It is designed to offer clinicians and researchers an authoritative update on a rapidly evolving field.
GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS
Word Count: Typically ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 words, prioritizing density of information over breadth.
Visual Elements: Limited to 2 to 3 essential figures or tables. These should serve as a synthetic overview, such as a modern diagnostic algorithm or a comparative summary of recent clinical trial data.
Title: Must be specific and include the phrase "Mini Review." It should reflect the targeted nature of the paper (e.g., "Mechanistic Insights and Current Therapeutic Frontiers in [Condition]: A Mini Review").
Abstract: A formal, unstructured summary (maximum 150 words) outlining the scope, the pivotal recent advancements addressed, and the overarching clinical implications.
Keywords: 3 to 5 technical terms optimized for indexing in medical databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus).
Introduction: Establish the clinical or scientific urgency. Clearly define the boundaries of the review and state how recent developments have necessitated a re-evaluation of the current landscape.
Discussion: In a Mini Review, the authors are expected to provide a critical synthesis of the evidence, grouping recent findings by theme or mechanism rather than chronology and actively interpreting conflicting data to clarify its impact on the current standard of care.
Conclusion: should serve as an authoritative closing statement that distills a singular, actionable "clinical pearl" while precisely defining the research trajectory required to address remaining gaps in the field. Finally, the References must be highly selective, typically limited to 20 to 40 high-impact citations with a strict emphasis on primary research and landmark trials published within the previous 3 to 5 years.
References: The References section for a Mini Review must be a highly selective and rigorous compilation, typically limited to 20 to 40 citations, that prioritizes primary research and landmark clinical trials published within the previous 3 to 5 years. Authors should ensure that at least 70% to 80% of the cited literature represents recent advancements to maintain the article's status as a contemporary update, rather than a historical overview.
