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Rapid Communication

Last Update: 23 September, 2024 | 17:15

We publish two types of rapid communication in our journals:

  • 1) Rapid Communications
  • 2) Clinical Images

1) Rapid Communications:

Articles classified under Rapid Communications are suitable for presenting novel research or significantly extending previously published research. They can also be used for fast-breaking research updates or other news items such as images.

Structure:

This article type includes:

  • Title page
  • Abstract (plus keywords)
  • Main Text:
    • Text with Figure (maximum two images)
    • Acknowledgments
    • Conflict of Interest Statement
    • Funding
    • Ethical Approval
    • Consent
    • Guarantor
    • References
    • Figure legends

Word count:

Please refer here and consider our word count standards.


2) Clinical Images:

We publish short articles to educate our readers using this article type. Authors are advised to choose the "Rapid Communication" type during their submission.

Structure and Specifications:

  • Title page
  • Abstract (plus keywords)
  • Main Text:
    • Text (maximum 500 words) including "Key Question, Key Message, and Reply to the main Question."
    • Figures (maximum 2 images):
      • Figures must be original (copies from other sources are not accepted)
      • Human rights considerations must be respected in figures (or photos)
    • Conflict of Interest
    • References (maximum 5)