Article Type : Short Communication
A Short Communication in this format is a brief, focused Description of a significant finding, designed for rapid publication when the results are too impactful to wait for a full-length study.
GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS
Word Count: Strictly limited to 800 to 1,200 words to maintain a high density of information.
Visual Elements: A maximum of 2 essential tables or figures that represent the primary evidence.
Title: A concise, declarative statement of the main finding, typically including the term "Short Communication" or "Brief Report."
Abstract: A single, unstructured paragraph (maximum 150 words) outlining the objective, the key finding, and its immediate significance.
Keywords: 3 to 5 specific terms for database indexing.
Introduction: A brief paragraph establishing the clinical or scientific context and the specific rationale for the study.
Description of Findings: A continuous text that describes the study design, the population or materials used, and the specific results obtained. This section avoids formal subheadings, instead presenting the data and its immediate interpretation in a logical, cohesive flow.
Conclusion: A final, concise paragraph that summarizes the "clinical pearl" and suggests how these preliminary findings should influence future research or current practice.
References: A selective list of 10 to 15 highly relevant and recent citations.
Ethical Statement: A standard sentence confirming that all necessary institutional approvals (IRB/IACUC) and patient consents were obtained.
