Review Article

The review articles survey and summarize the currently published studies on any topic and present a current comprehensive understanding of the topic. Unlike original articles, they do not report any new experimental test results. There are two types of reviews: Narrative review and Systematic review (with or without meta-analysis).

A. Narrative Review: Is an in-depth review of literature in a specific topic. Authors should preferably be working in and have published papers in their area of expertise to critically evaluate the relevant literature. Appropriate use of tables and figures is encouraged. Where relevant, key messages and salient articles are usually solicited by the Journal, but unsolicited material will also be considered.

  • Word Count: Unstructured abstract: 300 words, Total words count: 3000-4000 words excluding abstract and references.
  • References: 50-60 (depending upon the availability of materials to be reviewed, the number of references can be considered)
  • Main Text: Structured with specific headings and subheading relevant to the topic

B. Systematic Review (with or without Meta-analysis): Systematic review and meta-analysis uses clear-cut systematic methods with a view to minimize bias then provides critical review of the literature to furnish reliable findings from which conclusions can be drawn.  Informed decisions can then be made in a particular case. This is done after in-depth, critical, and systematic analysis of all existing literature on the topic are completed and hence considered to be at the highest tier of hierarchy among research papers. It is expected that these articles would be written by individuals who have done substantial work on the subject and experts in the field. Use of Forest Plot is encouraged in meta-analysis. The contributor(s) should follow the PRISMA guidelines while writing the manuscript.

  • Total Word Count: 3500-4500 words excluding abstract and references.
  • Abstract: Structured within 350 words,
  • References: 50-60 (depending upon the availability of materials to be reviewed, the number of references can be considered)
  • Main Text: IMRD format along with Conclusion