HOW-TO GUIDE FORHOW-TO GUIDE FOREFFECTUALLY WRITINGEFFECTUALLY WRITINGA PUBLISHABLEA PUBLISHABLERESEARCH MANUSCRIPTRESEARCH MANUSCRIPTAn Academic presentation byDr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, PubricaGroup:  www.pubrica.comEmail: sales@pubrica.com

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COMMON THOUGHTS FOR SCIENTIFIC

WRITING

GUIDANCE ON MANUSCRIPT

PREPARATION

DOCUMENTARY GUIDANCE TO

MANUSCRIPT ACCOMMODATION.

COMMONTHOUGHTSFORSCIENTIFICWRITING

“Why this topic and study matters” starts the introduction tothis story.

“How we performed the research” and “the editorializedconclusions of the research” continue this story in themethodology and results section.

The narrative comes to a close with a debate andconclusion on “how to interpret this study in light of priorstudies on this issue.”

The majority of research designs provide clear instructionson what information should be included.

GUIDANCE ONMANUSCRIPTPREPARATION

1.Introduction

Most studies have a brief, targeted introductory portion of250-500 words. (See Table 1) Though many investigators will be temptedto use the introduction or data summary section from theirInstitutional Review Board submission as the finalmanuscript’s introduction, most will find that their thoughtson the research topic have become more refined duringthe research process and that this initial draft is likely toolong, unfocused, or does not convey the exact message(1). The introduction can refer to/briefly present significantconcepts that will focus on the discussion; however, thesecrucial concepts will not be obvious until the entire articlehas been established.

Table: 1 Guidance on manuscript structure

1.Method

The length of a concise, concentrated techniques section is usually between 350 and750 words.

Many inexperienced investigators may mistakenly assume that this is the easiest partto write; nonetheless, the problem of providing enough detail to allow another qualifiedresearcher to replicate your work is significant.

When feasible, use cited literature to explain essential concepts and objectives.

Ensure that any outcomes given in the results section are also mentioned in themethods section and vice versa. Methodological decisions that may be contentiousmust have a justification (s). Finally, this part should not include any data(2).

A brief, concentrated results section, excluding tables and figures, is usuallybetween 250 and 500 words (10-20% of the document length).

The facts should be presented in a logical order, with no editorializing. Pointestimates and the accuracy and confidence associated with them (e.g., odds ratio1.78, 95 per cent confidence interval 1.04-2.56) give a complete narrative.

Tables and figures should be utilized to cut down on the number of words in theprimary text while presenting the most important results in a simpler way tounderstand, identify, and discuss with colleagues than the written word. In the textand tables/figures, there should be no substantial repetition of material. Theaverage number of references for the results section is zero since study resultsare given without editorializing.

3.Results

The length of a short, focused discussion segment is typically between 750 and 1500words (30-60 per cent of manuscript length).

The opening paragraph of the text is likely to be one of the most read paragraphs. As aresult, the authors should try to displeasure the reader’s interest by stating theresearch’s significance (e.g., “This is the first study to...”) and the most noteworthyfindings.

This is an excellent location to start summarising the primary outcome analysis resultsin a way that makes their relevance to the management of this patient population clear.

Other findings that are most important to the care of patients in the study’s populationand the complications of these findings may be included.

4.Discussion

The average length of a concise, focused closing section is fewer than 100 words.

The writers may end with a citation-worthy comment and a call to action for furtherstudy.

The phrasing of the citable statements should reflect the study’s confidence andstrength, focusing on not exaggerating the relevance of the findings.

This short section focuses on the research’s main takeaway(s) and future directions.

5. conclusions

6. Abstract

Although the author rules for the journal to which the article is being submitted shouldbe read for particular criteria, most abstracts have a set word limit (e.g., 200-300words) that necessitates a higher level of attention to detail with each word than themain content.

Finally, the abstract concludes with a phrase or two of the conclusion.

DOCUMENTARYGUIDANCE TOMANUSCRIPTACCOMMODATION

Although not all journals require a cover letter, includingone may only help your application if it is well-structured.

The cover letter is frequently deciding whether or not amanuscript is sent to reviewers by an editor.

All required statements by the journal (e.g., fundingdisclosures, authorship criteria met, where results werepreviously published in abstract form, and conflicts ofinterest) should be included in the concluding paragraph.

The editor should be recognized for his or her time andconsideration of the submission. In the SupportingInformation, you’ll find a redacted example cover letter.

1.Cover letter

Uninvited submissions are virtually never approved withoutfurther changes after the first submission.

As a result, the chance to reply to a request for minor orsubstantial modifications and resubmit a new version ofthe article is the most favourable editorial decision.

Begin by expressing gratitude to the editor and reviewersfor their efforts to improve the manuscript’s quality (3).

2. Response to reviewer comments

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