Rapid Communication

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)