Article Types

Article Types for JCPE

All manuscripts submitted to JCPE undergo rigorous peer review, receive a DOI, are citable, published in both web and PDF formats, and are checked for plagiarism.

Tier 1 Article Types

1.       Original Research

                                I.            Primary studies or replicative research, including disconfirming results.

                              II.            Max word count: 12,000; Figures/Tables: up to 15.

                           III.            Format: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.

2.       Systematic Review

                                I.            Synthesis of existing research using defined methods; must include a PRISMA flow diagram, funding information, and detailed analysis.

                              II.            Max word count: 12,000; Figures/Tables: up to 15.

                           III.            Format: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.

3.       Methods

                                I.            Presentation of new or established methods of significance; must include step-by-step procedures, validation, and expected results.

                              II.            Max word count: 12,000; Figures/Tables: up to 15.

                           III.            Format: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Equipment, Methods, Results, Discussion.

4.       Review

                                I.            Comprehensive analysis of a developed field, addressing schools of thought, research gaps, and future directions.

                              II.            Max word count: 12,000; Figures/Tables: up to 15.

                           III.            Format: Abstract, Introduction, Subsections, Discussion.

5.       Mini Review

                                I.            Concise summary of recent developments in a focused area.

                              II.            Max word count: 3,000; Figures/Tables: up to 2.

                           III.            Format: Abstract, Introduction, Subsections, Discussion.

6.       Hypothesis and Theory

                                I.            Presentation of a novel hypothesis or theory based on recent findings.

                              II.            Max word count: 12,000; Figures/Tables: up to 15.

                           III.            Format: Abstract, Introduction, Subsections, Discussion.

7.       Clinical Trial

                                I.            Results of interventional health studies; registration in a public trial registry is required.

                              II.            Max word count: 12,000; Figures/Tables: up to 15.

                           III.            Format: Abstract (include registry number), Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.

8.       Case Report

                                I.            Unique clinical cases with unexpected outcomes; informed consent is required.

                              II.            Max word count: 3,000; Figures/Tables: up to 4.

                           III.            Format: Abstract, Introduction, Case Description, Diagnostic Assessment, Discussion.

9.       General Commentary

                                I.            Critical analysis or commentary on notable studies.

                              II.            Max word count: 1,000; Figures/Tables: 1.

                           III.            Format: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Discussion.

10.    Editorial

                                I.            Articles from research topic editors outlining the objectives and context of a Research Topic.

                              II.            Max word count: 1,000 (for 5–10 articles); up to 5,000 (for more).

                           III.            Format: Title, Abstract, Introduction, References.

11.    Study Protocol

                                I.            Detailed description of prospective research design; registration in a clinical trial registry is required.

                              II.            Max word count: 12,000; Figures/Tables: up to 15.

                           III.            Format: Abstract (include trial number), Introduction, Methods, Discussion, Ethics and Dissemination.