A published article serves as a fundamental component that contributes to the vast repository of knowledge within a specific field. Publishers emphasize the importance of scientific documentation, clear communication of research results, and the integrity of research.
Articles Categories
Globalmeetx considers various types of articles for publication such as:
Research Article: A research article is one kind of primary source. It describes the authors' preliminary research. A Results and Discussion section provides a description of the data analysis's findings. Charts and graphs that display the findings, a conclusion, and references are typically included. A research paper should be between 1500–6000 words long. Every article should include a "Conflict of Interest" section.
Review Articles:A review article is one that provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on a certain subject. A review article does not give new information or analysis; rather, it surveys and summarizes previously published results. A review article should preferably include between 2500 and 9500 words.
Review articles need to describe:
Case Reports: Case reports are expert narratives that provide a framework for identifying early signs of effectiveness and adverse events, as well as comments on clinical practice standards. They may be disseminated for scientific, medical, or educational purposes. It describes each patient's symptoms, indicators, diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up. The case report will be around 1000 to 2000 words long. Case studies are not approved for publishing unless they are thoroughly addressed.
Commentaries/Perspectives: Perspective, opinion, and commentary articles are scholarly papers that provide a new perspective or personal opinion on a body of research on a certain topic. The commentary/perspective word count should be limited to 1000–1800 words.
Editorials: Experts in a certain field who are able to predict and understand future trends based on current occurrences write editorials. Editorials are usually written by prestigious laureates, senior scientists, and distinguished scholars who have significant knowledge of the subject. The length of an editorial should not be more than 900–1200 words. A Quick Discussion A critical and concise analysis, Short Communication is no more than 500–1000 words long and uses the author's description, views, and observations, backed up by facts and findings from previous studies.
Letters to the Editors: Letters to the editor serve as a platform for readers to share their thoughts, opinions, comments, and suggestions about various journal articles. These letters often elaborate on, question, assess, and contribute to the existing research. Each letter should be limited to a word count of 500–1000 words.
Disputes: Any matters related to scientific misconduct and copyright infringements will be thoroughly examined, and the Editor in Chief holds the power to reject or blacklist the author or articles if guilt is established.
Manuscript Submission
The publisher adheres to a specific list of article types and a designated document format. Please utilize Microsoft Word to compose the entire document, ensuring it is double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, and includes figure legends, tables, and references. Margins should be set to 1 inch on all sides. Manuscript submissions should be concise and contain only the most relevant references. For details on the required length for each article type, please consult the article types section below.
Covering Letter
The corresponding author states in the cover letter that the material is completely original and has neither been published nor is under consideration for publication by any other publisher. This declaration must also specify that no national or international laws related to the rights of individuals, animals, or the environment were violated during the research. The declaration, signed by the corresponding author, is binding for all other authors who participated in the study.
Title page
The title page must have the running head's succinct title (no more than 50 characters, including spaces), the entire title of the study that reflects its general purpose, the name and address of the relevant author, and contact details (phone number, fax number, and email address). A comprehensive list of all contributors, including their full names and affiliations, should come next. If necessary, specify each author's affiliation with the appropriate institution using superscript numbers. The following pages present and unfold the study. The document must be appropriately delineated by the subheadings, which ought to be denoted by Arabic numbers. A complete number must appear in the upper right corner of each page of the manuscript.
Abstract and Keywords
An abstract of 500 words should be provided at the beginning of the publication, encapsulating the study's objectives, methods, results, conclusions, and limitations. Additionally, the abstract must conclude with a minimum of five key terms that reflect the central theme of the manuscript.
Introduction
Every publication should begin with an introduction that sets the framework and tone for the study. This section provides a general overview of the topic by referencing relevant works. Additionally, the introduction succinctly outlines the key aspects of the study and raises important and pertinent questions that may be explored further if the research continues.
Methods and Materials
The methods and materials section discusses the research strategies utilized to conduct the study, including sample size and methodology. The tools used to collect and analyze the data are also discussed.
Results
Through the analysis of the material gleaned from the study, the author comes to a number of conclusions. These are conclusions drawn by the author or authors, and they might or might not support the hypothesis they established at the start of the investigation.
Discussion and Analysis
The collected data is subjected to statistical analysis through the application of various relevant and widely recognized formulas, yielding observations and conclusions that are backed by credible evidence. This part of the document usually features tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams that reinforce the information and values discussed in the text.
Tables, Figures, Graphs and Diagrams
All tables, graphs, diagrams, and images featured in the document must include a caption or legend that clarifies their relevance within the text. Images, diagrams, and photographs should be provided in JPEG format, while charts and diagrams must be formatted in either Word or Excel. Additionally, all tables should be organized in numerical order and submitted in Excel format.
Conclusion
To obtain precise study results, conclusions are generally drawn from the findings presented at the conclusion of the research.
Limitations & Recommendations for Future Studies
To avoid any potential misunderstandings, it is essential for authors to explicitly outline and define any limitations that may be present within the scope of the study. Additionally, authors should propose avenues for further research in this area.
References
To avoid copyright infringements, it is essential for the author or authors to properly cite the sources of any information utilized in this important section of the work. The referencing format employed in Advanced Practices in Nursing is Chicago style. Authors must meticulously organize the references as outlined below.
Article with single author: Last Name, First Name. “Title of the Article.” Short Name of the Journal Volume Number (Year Published): Page Range. E.g. Smith, John. “Research on Pop Rocks and Coke.” Weird Science 12 (2009): 78-93.
For an article written by two or more authors: Arrange the authors in the sequence they are presented in the journal. The name of the first author should be written in reverse order, while the remaining authors should be listed in their standard format. Use commas to separate the names, and include 'and' before the last author's name
E.g. Smith, John, and Jane Doe. “Studies in Pop Rocks and Coke.” Weird Science 12 (2009): 78-93.
E.g. Smith, John, Austin Kaufmann, and Jane Doe. “Studies in Pop Rocks and Coke.” Weird Science 12 (2009): 78-93.
For more than 4 authors: E.g. Smith, John, Austin Kaufmann, Jennifer Monroe, and Jane Doe, et al. “Studies in Pop Rocks and Coke.” Weird Science 12 (2009): 78-93.
Citation of book: Grazer, Brian, and Charles Fishman. A Curious Mind: The Key to a More Fulfilling Life. New York: Simon & Schuster, USA, 2015.
Citing News or magazine article: Farhad, Manjoo. “Snap Places Its Confidence in the Dominance of the Camera in Culture.” New York Times, March 8, 2017.
Book review: Michiko, Kakutani. “Friendship Follows a Diverging Path.” Review of Swing Time, by Zadie Smith, New York Times, November 7, 2016.
Thesis or Dissertation: Cynthia, Lillian Rutz. “King Lear and its Folktale Analogues.” PhD Dissertation., University of Chicago, (2013): 99–100.
For additional information regarding the Chicago reference style, please visit https://libguides.murdoch.edu.au/Chicago
Acknowledgements
The author or authors must recognize all individuals, institutions, organizations, and funding agencies that contributed their creativity to the execution of the study.
Conflict of Interest
Authors of submitted manuscripts must clearly disclose any commercial affiliations that may lead to a conflict of interest, as well as acknowledge any ghostwriters who assisted in the writing of the manuscript. This declaration should include pertinent information for EACH author, ensuring that all financial interests that could be deemed conflicting are properly reported.
Appendix
Any supplementary information that the authors could not incorporate into the publication may be provided in an appendix. This appendix will also contain questionnaires, guidelines, and the universal criteria utilized in animal research.
Abbreviations
To enhance readers' understanding, it is essential to provide a glossary of the technical terms and jargon utilized in the study at the conclusion.
License and Copyright
The user license specifies the permitted usage. The author grants the publisher the rights to publish while retaining copyright ownership. Articles can be accessed and shared online under the Creative Commons License CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, which imposes certain conditions such as proper citation of the original source and prohibiting the use of the study for commercial purposes. Derivative works, such as translations and modifications of the articles, are not allowed to be shared. To meet the funder's stipulations, the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) is applied.
