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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa000.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://blog.wordvice.com/journal-article-types/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://blog.wordvice.com/journal-article-types/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/journal-article-types\/","crawl_time":1775129859,"first_indexed_time":1628357410,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,wordvice!blog,\/journal-article-types\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10473125349001045800","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Best Ways to Grow Your Research Publication List - Wordvice","meta_descriptions":["This article provides an overview of the types of articles published in academic journals (with examples) to grow your publication list."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Wordvice\nBest Ways to Grow Your Research Publication List\nSep 20, 2022\n11,497\nWordvice KH\nAs academics, our careers revolve around the number of papers that we publish. Although the length of someone’s publication list does not necessarily reflect that person’s intelligence or contribution to the scientific community, research institutes, companies, and even nonprofit organizations use publication lists to compare the candidates’ merits. However, research projects can take a long time to complete, and studies can last for decades! How, then, can we increase our publication count if we can’t speed up the investigative process?\nThe answer to this question is quite simple: look for other ways to become published. Original research articles are not the only type of manuscript that people use to measure your accomplishments. The following is a quick overview that we’ve prepared of various publishable manuscripts that you can create to successfully launch your budding academic career! Included is a brief description of each type of writing, its unique content features (if any), whether the works are generally solicited by editors, and statistics about the\nnumber of authors\n, cited references in the paper, and word count. We also list a few examples for you to peruse.\nAs always, when you draft a manuscript with a journal in mind, please make sure to review the most recent articles from that publication for stylistic preferences. In addition, read through the journal’s\nguide for authors\nto confirm the editors’ requirements. And be sure to receive\nediting services\nto enhance your paper’s impact before submitting it to any journal.\nLiterature Type\nDescription\nExample\nOriginal Research Papers, including Clinical Cases Studies\n\n \n\n \n\n \nAn article that discusses the details of recent original projects, including their data, results, and findings. This type of work includes references and figures.\nWord count: ~3,000 words\nAbstract: Yes\nReferences: many journals have a cap of 50-60 references\nFigures\/Tables: ~5-8 [many journals have a cap at 5]\nSolicited: Usually unsolicited\nNo. of Authors\n: ~5, though usually no limit\nCommon genetic variation drives molecular heterogeneity in human iPSCs\nStatin and rottlerin small-molecule inhibitors restrict colon cancer progression and metastasis via MACC1\nWater scarcity hotspots travel downstream due to human interventions in the 20th and 21st centuries\nThe association between Western and Prudent dietary patterns and fasting blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes and normal glucose metabolism in older Australian adults\nA Trial of Itraconazole or Amphotericin B for HIV-Associated Talaromycosis\nHubble Law: Measure and Interpretation\nBrief Reports\/ Case Reports\nA short manuscript that shares recent, validated findings by focusing on a single, novel concept such as a new approach to therapy or first-time reports of clinical cases. For example, a\ncase report\ncan discuss\none to three patients or a single family\n.\nWord count: ~1,000-2,000\nAbstract: Yes (shorter summary than original research paper abstract)\nReferences: <20\nFigures\/Tables: ~2-3\nSolicited: Usually unsolicited\nNo. of Authors\n: ~5\nBuprenorphine for the Treatment of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome\nReview Articles\nA paper that summarizes recently published developments on a topic without adding new data. Typically, the explored studies must be no older than six to twelve months, and the authors use an\nobjective\napproach to providing new insight on the topic.\nWord count: ~4,000 words\nAbstract: Yes\nReferences: <60-100 (usually contains more references than an original research article)\nFigures\/Tables: ~5\nSolicited: Generally solicited, but editors often accept unsolicited materials. Propose a topic to the editors before drafting.\nNo. of Authors: 1-3\nChemical recycling of waste plastics for new materials production\nDiabetic Foot Ulcers and Their Recurrence\nMaking the Case for Causal Dynamical Triangulations\nSystematic Reviews\/ Meta-Analyses\nAs a comprehensive review of a highly relevant topic, this type of manuscript frequently covers the history of the subject and a survey of approaches and strategies. This exhaustive\nliterature review\nuses explicit methods and analyzes data from other studies. Statistical methods (meta-analysis) may be used to assign varying weights to the studies analyzed. In essence, a systematic review can be a cost-effective way to answer your research question without launching a new investigation.\nWord count: <5,000\nAbstract: Yes\nPRISMA statement\n: Yes\nReferences: <100 Figures\/Tables: ~5-8\nSolicited: Unsolicited\nNo. of Authors: 1-3\nA Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Schizophrenia\nImpact of searching clinical trial registries in systematic reviews of pharmaceutical treatments: methodological systematic review and reanalysis of meta-analyses\nVitamin C and the common cold\n. For additional examples, see “\nSystematic reviews.\nResearch Letters to the Editor\nConcise presentation of original, validated findings.\nWord count: up to ~700 words\nAbstract: No\nReferences: <6\nFigures\/Tables: 1-2\nSolicited: Can be unsolicited\nNo. of Authors\n: ~3-5\nSlush-like polar structures in single-crystal relaxors\nTrial of Transplantation of HCV-Infected Kidneys into Uninfected Recipients\nConservation: Pay countries to stop whaling\nLetters to the Editor regarding Recently Published Articles\nA short, reactionary letter regarding an article recently published by the journal. References are generally used to rebut, clarify or concur with claims presented in the published article, and the authors of the study being challenged can respond to the letter. The commenters sometimes use the letters to suggest other implications of a paper’s findings.\nWord count: ~300-500 words\nAbstract: No\nReferences: <5\nFigures\/Tables: 0-1\nSolicited: Unsolicited\nNo. of Authors: ~3 (some journals allow up to 10)\nCorrespondence: Analytical flaws in a continental-scale forest soil microbial diversity study\n. Case 8-2017: A Zimbabwean Man with Severe Headache\nJunior scientists: Senior scientists as allies for equity\n. Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling\nEditorials: Opinions and Other Commentaries\nVarious journals have different types of editorials. Clinical journals may focus on policies, ethical issues, and other current global issues that can affect clinical studies. These articles can also suggest new methods (e.g., new technologies and software) and policies that affect the practical aspects of being a researcher. Since these manuscripts aim to enrich scientific knowledge by providing insights into matters that can affect the readership community, these articles are often solicited by editors.\nWord count: up to ~2,000 words\nAbstract: None\nReferences: <10 Figures\/Tables: 0\nSolicited: A journal may have several categories of editorial content, some of which are solicited, while others are not. Even when generally solicited, editors may accept proposals.\nNo. of Authors: 1-3\nReassess dam building in the Amazon\nEmpty rhetoric over data sharing slows science\n.\nA Tale of Two Doctors — Structural Inequalities and the Culture of Medicine\nPerspectives\/ Theoretical Papers\nSurvey articles that assess theories, models, concepts, and their controversies from a more\nsubjective\napproach.\nWord count: a wide range of 1,000-7,000\nAbstract: Yes\nReferences: <10-100 (depending on the article length)\nFigures\/Tables: <1-2\nSolicited: Unsolicited but proposals may be accepted\nNo. of Authors: <3\nReplication Catastrophe: When a Checkpoint Fails because of Exhaustion\nDamming the rivers of the Amazon basin\nThe Waiting Game — Why Providers May Fail to Reduce Wait Times\nSpecialized Articles regarding Protocols, Data Sharing, and other Methodology-Related Content\nResearch Elements\nis the trademarked name for Elsevier’s line of specialized short papers on sharing data, software code, developed materials and methods, and video articles. Other publishers carry similar articles, such as\nNature\n‘s “\nProtocols\n.” This type of manuscript is short and usually peer-reviewed; however, some journals such as\nProtocols\nhave more robust requirements, which are similar to those for full original research articles. The purpose of these documents is to promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration and may or may not have open access.\nWord count: <3,000\nAbstract: Yes\nReferences: depends on the length but can range from 1 to ~50. A minimum requirement maybe 1: the study that demonstrates the method or protocol featured in this manuscript.\nFigures\/Tables: <5\nSolicited: Varies. Research Elements are unsolicited. Journals such as\nProtocols\npublish solicited works. Even if solicited, proposals may be accepted.\nNo. of Authors: <3; one of the authors may need to be an author of the original research paper that applies the method discussed in the protocol paper (e.g., see\nNature Protocols\nrequirements)\nBiological and chemical strategies for exploring inter- and intra-kingdom communication mediated via bacterial volatile signals\nm\nRNA quantification using single-molecule FISH in Drosophila embryos\nGeneration of iPSC line HEL47.2 from healthy human adult fibroblasts\nData on blueberry peroxidase kinetic characterization and stability towards thermal and high-pressure processing\nBook Reviews\nAs the category title suggests, this article type focuses on examining relevant books of interest to the journal’s readership. A manuscript may cover a single book or several based on a theme.\nWord count: 500-700 words\nAbstract: No\nReferences: No\nFigures\/Tables: No\nSolicited: Solicited, but proposals may be accepted. Some editors have a specific list of books they may have slated for review, so you can ask them if you can participate in the book review process.\nNo. of Authors: 1\nNatural history: Thoreau’s debt to Darwin\nAstronomy: An all-American eclipse\nConference Papers\/ Conference Proceedings\nAlthough conference papers are based on research, they can focus solely on preliminary findings. Additionally, some fields such as computer science highly value conference paper publications. In addition, many universities and institutions may value journal publications more, but the academic community still finds merit in conference papers. In any case, publishing conference papers with organizations can help generate momentum for you as you continue your research. For example, some publications under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE) allow the\nconversion of conference papers into more substantial journal paper\nIEEE is also respected for its published conference proceedings.\nLength: <6 pages\nAbstract: Yes\nReferences <50 Figures\/Tables: <5\nSolicited: Unsolicited; submissions made in advance of the conference (~6 months minimum)\nof Authors: Varies but generally <3\nMay need to be present at a conference to present your article\nA distributed cloud resource management framework for High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications\nDoes Gamification Work? — A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Gamification\nEstimation of coal consumption rate based on operating parameters\n.\nRelated Articles\nThe following list offers sites (other than those linked in the article above) that provide additional definitions and examples of manuscripts published in academic journals:\nElsevier article types\nElsevier Research Elements Program to promote data sharing\nOther material published in \nNature\nMain \narticle types published by \nNature\nThe New England Journal of Medicine\n article types\nIEEE \nXplore\n Digital Library\n, a database of IEEE-published conference papers\nOur Academic Editing Services","attrs_markdown":"- [![tel](https:\/\/pstatic.wordvice.com\/wv-us\/image\/top_tel.svg) ![tel](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E)*1-888-627-6631*](tel:1-888-627-6631)\n- [![mail](https:\/\/pstatic.wordvice.com\/wv-us\/image\/top_mail.svg) ![mail](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C\/svg%3E)*edit@wordvice.com*](mailto:edit@wordvice.com)\n\n- [Jobs](https:\/\/wordvice.com\/career\/?utm_source=wordvice_blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=menu_click)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/wordvice.com\/faq\/)\n- [*About Us*](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/journal-article-types\/)\n  \n  - 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Although the length of someone’s publication list does not necessarily reflect that person’s intelligence or contribution to the scientific community, research institutes, companies, and even nonprofit organizations use publication lists to compare the candidates’ merits. However, research projects can take a long time to complete, and studies can last for decades! How, then, can we increase our publication count if we can’t speed up the investigative process?\n\nThe answer to this question is quite simple: look for other ways to become published. Original research articles are not the only type of manuscript that people use to measure your accomplishments. The following is a quick overview that we’ve prepared of various publishable manuscripts that you can create to successfully launch your budding academic career! Included is a brief description of each type of writing, its unique content features (if any), whether the works are generally solicited by editors, and statistics about the [number of authors](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/journal-article-author-order\/), cited references in the paper, and word count. We also list a few examples for you to peruse.\n\nAs always, when you draft a manuscript with a journal in mind, please make sure to review the most recent articles from that publication for stylistic preferences. In addition, read through the journal’s [guide for authors](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/manuscript-format-journal-author-instructions\/) to confirm the editors’ requirements. And be sure to receive [editing services](https:\/\/wordvice.com\/) to enhance your paper’s impact before submitting it to any journal.\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Literature Type** | **Description** | **Example** |\n| Original Research Papers, including Clinical Cases Studies | An article that discusses the details of recent original projects, including their data, results, and findings. This type of work includes references and figures. Word count: ~3,000 words Abstract: Yes References: many journals have a cap of 50-60 references Figures\/Tables: ~5-8 \\[many journals have a cap at 5\\] Solicited: Usually unsolicited [No. of Authors](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/bsd\/authors1.html): ~5, though usually no limit | [Common genetic variation drives molecular heterogeneity in human iPSCs](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/nature22403.html) [Statin and rottlerin small-molecule inhibitors restrict colon cancer progression and metastasis via MACC1](http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosbiology\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pbio.2000784) [Water scarcity hotspots travel downstream due to human interventions in the 20th and 21st centuries](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ncomms15697)  [The association between Western and Prudent dietary patterns and fasting blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes and normal glucose metabolism in older Australian adults](http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2405844017300543)  [A Trial of Itraconazole or Amphotericin B for HIV-Associated Talaromycosis](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1613306#t=article)  [Hubble Law: Measure and Interpretation](https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10701-017-0093-4) |\n| Brief Reports\/ Case Reports | A short manuscript that shares recent, validated findings by focusing on a single, novel concept such as a new approach to therapy or first-time reports of clinical cases. For example, a [case report](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/title-and-abstract-guidelines-for-medical-case-reports\/) can discuss [one to three patients or a single family](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/page\/author-center\/article-types). Word count: ~1,000-2,000 Abstract: Yes (shorter summary than original research paper abstract) References: \\<20 Figures\/Tables: ~2-3 Solicited: Usually unsolicited [No. of Authors](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/bsd\/authors1.html): ~5 | [Buprenorphine for the Treatment of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1614835) |\n| Review Articles | A paper that summarizes recently published developments on a topic without adding new data. Typically, the explored studies must be no older than six to twelve months, and the authors use an **objective** approach to providing new insight on the topic. Word count: ~4,000 words Abstract: Yes References: \\<60-100 (usually contains more references than an original research article) Figures\/Tables: ~5 Solicited: Generally solicited, but editors often accept unsolicited materials. Propose a topic to the editors before drafting. No. of Authors: 1-3 | [Chemical recycling of waste plastics for new materials production](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41570-017-0046) [Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Their Recurrence](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMra1615439)  [Making the Case for Causal Dynamical Triangulations](https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10701-015-9972-8) |\n| Systematic Reviews\/ Meta-Analyses | As a comprehensive review of a highly relevant topic, this type of manuscript frequently covers the history of the subject and a survey of approaches and strategies. This exhaustive [literature review](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/how-to-write-a-literature-review\/) uses explicit methods and analyzes data from other studies. Statistical methods (meta-analysis) may be used to assign varying weights to the studies analyzed. In essence, a systematic review can be a cost-effective way to answer your research question without launching a new investigation. Word count: \\<5,000 Abstract: Yes [PRISMA statement](http:\/\/www.prisma-statement.org\/): Yes References: \\<100 Figures\/Tables: ~5-8 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: 1-3 | [A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Schizophrenia](http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosmedicine\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pmed.0020141) [Impact of searching clinical trial registries in systematic reviews of pharmaceutical treatments: methodological systematic review and reanalysis of meta-analyses](http:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/356\/bmj.j448?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBMJ_UK_TrendMD-0) [Vitamin C and the common cold](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/1547201). For additional examples, see “[Systematic reviews.](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2540847\/) |\n| Research Letters to the Editor | Concise presentation of original, validated findings. Word count: up to ~700 words Abstract: No References: \\<6 Figures\/Tables: 1-2 Solicited: Can be unsolicited [No. of Authors](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/bsd\/authors1.html): ~3-5 | [Slush-like polar structures in single-crystal relaxors](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/nature22068.html)[Trial of Transplantation of HCV-Infected Kidneys into Uninfected Recipients](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMc1705221)[Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/546352c.html) |\n| Letters to the Editor regarding Recently Published Articles | A short, reactionary letter regarding an article recently published by the journal. References are generally used to rebut, clarify or concur with claims presented in the published article, and the authors of the study being challenged can respond to the letter. The commenters sometimes use the letters to suggest other implications of a paper’s findings. Word count: ~300-500 words Abstract: No References: \\<5 Figures\/Tables: 0-1 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: ~3 (some journals allow up to 10) | [Correspondence: Analytical flaws in a continental-scale forest soil microbial diversity study](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ncomms15572)[. Case 8-2017: A Zimbabwean Man with Severe Headache](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMc1704725)[Junior scientists: Senior scientists as allies for equity](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/546352e.html)[. Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/546352c.html) |\n| Editorials: Opinions and Other Commentaries | Various journals have different types of editorials. Clinical journals may focus on policies, ethical issues, and other current global issues that can affect clinical studies. These articles can also suggest new methods (e.g., new technologies and software) and policies that affect the practical aspects of being a researcher. Since these manuscripts aim to enrich scientific knowledge by providing insights into matters that can affect the readership community, these articles are often solicited by editors. Word count: up to ~2,000 words Abstract: None References: \\<10 Figures\/Tables: 0 Solicited: A journal may have several categories of editorial content, some of which are solicited, while others are not. Even when generally solicited, editors may accept proposals. No. of Authors: 1-3 | [Reassess dam building in the Amazon](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/news\/reassess-dam-building-in-the-amazon-1.22135) [Empty rhetoric over data sharing slows science](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/news\/empty-rhetoric-over-data-sharing-slows-science-1.22133)[.](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMms1702140)  [A Tale of Two Doctors — Structural Inequalities and the Culture of Medicine](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMms1702140) |\n| Perspectives\/ Theoretical Papers | Survey articles that assess theories, models, concepts, and their controversies from a more **subjective** approach. Word count: a wide range of 1,000-7,000 Abstract: Yes References: \\<10-100 (depending on the article length) Figures\/Tables: \\<1-2 Solicited: Unsolicited but proposals may be accepted No. of Authors: \\<3 | [Replication Catastrophe: When a Checkpoint Fails because of Exhaustion](http:\/\/www.cell.com\/molecular-cell\/fulltext\/S1097-2765\\(17\\)30314-3) [Damming the rivers of the Amazon basin](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/nature22333.html) [The Waiting Game — Why Providers May Fail to Reduce Wait Times](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMp1704478) |\n| Specialized Articles regarding Protocols, Data Sharing, and other Methodology-Related Content | [Research Elements](https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/authors\/author-services\/research-elements) is the trademarked name for Elsevier’s line of specialized short papers on sharing data, software code, developed materials and methods, and video articles. Other publishers carry similar articles, such as *Nature*‘s “*Protocols*.” This type of manuscript is short and usually peer-reviewed; however, some journals such as *Protocols* have more robust requirements, which are similar to those for full original research articles. The purpose of these documents is to promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration and may or may not have open access. Word count: \\<3,000 Abstract: Yes References: depends on the length but can range from 1 to ~50. A minimum requirement maybe 1: the study that demonstrates the method or protocol featured in this manuscript. Figures\/Tables: \\<5 Solicited: Varies. Research Elements are unsolicited. Journals such as *Protocols* publish solicited works. Even if solicited, proposals may be accepted. No. of Authors: \\<3; one of the authors may need to be an author of the original research paper that applies the method discussed in the protocol paper (e.g., see *Nature Protocols* requirements) | [Biological and chemical strategies for exploring inter- and intra-kingdom communication mediated via bacterial volatile signals](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nprot\/journal\/v12\/n7\/full\/nprot.2017.023.html)[m](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nprot\/journal\/v12\/n7\/full\/nprot.2017.030.html)  [RNA quantification using single-molecule FISH in Drosophila embryos](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nprot\/journal\/v12\/n7\/full\/nprot.2017.030.html) [Generation of iPSC line HEL47.2 from healthy human adult fibroblasts](http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1873506115000720) [Data on blueberry peroxidase kinetic characterization and stability towards thermal and high-pressure processing](http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352340917302354) |\n| Book Reviews | As the category title suggests, this article type focuses on examining relevant books of interest to the journal’s readership. A manuscript may cover a single book or several based on a theme. Word count: 500-700 words Abstract: No References: No Figures\/Tables: No Solicited: Solicited, but proposals may be accepted. Some editors have a specific list of books they may have slated for review, so you can ask them if you can participate in the book review process. No. of Authors: 1 | [Natural history: Thoreau’s debt to Darwin](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v545\/n7655\/full\/545409a.html)[Astronomy: An all-American eclipse](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v545\/n7655\/full\/545409a.html) |\n| Conference Papers\/ Conference Proceedings | Although conference papers are based on research, they can focus solely on preliminary findings. Additionally, some fields such as computer science highly value conference paper publications. In addition, many universities and institutions may value journal publications more, but the academic community still finds merit in conference papers. In any case, publishing conference papers with organizations can help generate momentum for you as you continue your research. For example, some publications under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE) allow the [conversion of conference papers into more substantial journal paper](http:\/\/www.comsoc.org\/twc\/conference-vs-journal-papers) IEEE is also respected for its published conference proceedings. 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Although the length of someone’s publication list does not necessarily reflect that person’s intelligence or contribution to the scientific community, research institutes, companies, and even nonprofit organizations use publication lists to compare the candidates’ merits. However, research projects can take a long time to complete, and studies can last for decades! How, then, can we increase our publication count if we can’t speed up the investigative process?\n\nThe answer to this question is quite simple: look for other ways to become published. Original research articles are not the only type of manuscript that people use to measure your accomplishments. The following is a quick overview that we’ve prepared of various publishable manuscripts that you can create to successfully launch your budding academic career! Included is a brief description of each type of writing, its unique content features (if any), whether the works are generally solicited by editors, and statistics about the [number of authors](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/journal-article-author-order\/), cited references in the paper, and word count. We also list a few examples for you to peruse.\n\nAs always, when you draft a manuscript with a journal in mind, please make sure to review the most recent articles from that publication for stylistic preferences. In addition, read through the journal’s [guide for authors](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/manuscript-format-journal-author-instructions\/) to confirm the editors’ requirements. And be sure to receive [editing services](https:\/\/wordvice.com\/) to enhance your paper’s impact before submitting it to any journal.\n\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Literature Type** | **Description** | **Example** |\n| Original Research Papers, including Clinical Cases Studies | An article that discusses the details of recent original projects, including their data, results, and findings. This type of work includes references and figures. Word count: ~3,000 words Abstract: Yes References: many journals have a cap of 50-60 references Figures\/Tables: ~5-8 \\[many journals have a cap at 5\\] Solicited: Usually unsolicited [No. of Authors](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/bsd\/authors1.html): ~5, though usually no limit | [Common genetic variation drives molecular heterogeneity in human iPSCs](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/nature22403.html) [Statin and rottlerin small-molecule inhibitors restrict colon cancer progression and metastasis via MACC1](http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosbiology\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pbio.2000784) [Water scarcity hotspots travel downstream due to human interventions in the 20th and 21st centuries](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ncomms15697)  [The association between Western and Prudent dietary patterns and fasting blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes and normal glucose metabolism in older Australian adults](http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2405844017300543)  [A Trial of Itraconazole or Amphotericin B for HIV-Associated Talaromycosis](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1613306#t=article)  [Hubble Law: Measure and Interpretation](https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10701-017-0093-4) |\n| Brief Reports\/ Case Reports | A short manuscript that shares recent, validated findings by focusing on a single, novel concept such as a new approach to therapy or first-time reports of clinical cases. For example, a [case report](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/title-and-abstract-guidelines-for-medical-case-reports\/) can discuss [one to three patients or a single family](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/page\/author-center\/article-types). Word count: ~1,000-2,000 Abstract: Yes (shorter summary than original research paper abstract) References: \\<20 Figures\/Tables: ~2-3 Solicited: Usually unsolicited [No. of Authors](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/bsd\/authors1.html): ~5 | [Buprenorphine for the Treatment of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1614835) |\n| Review Articles | A paper that summarizes recently published developments on a topic without adding new data. Typically, the explored studies must be no older than six to twelve months, and the authors use an **objective** approach to providing new insight on the topic. Word count: ~4,000 words Abstract: Yes References: \\<60-100 (usually contains more references than an original research article) Figures\/Tables: ~5 Solicited: Generally solicited, but editors often accept unsolicited materials. Propose a topic to the editors before drafting. No. of Authors: 1-3 | [Chemical recycling of waste plastics for new materials production](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41570-017-0046) [Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Their Recurrence](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMra1615439)  [Making the Case for Causal Dynamical Triangulations](https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10701-015-9972-8) |\n| Systematic Reviews\/ Meta-Analyses | As a comprehensive review of a highly relevant topic, this type of manuscript frequently covers the history of the subject and a survey of approaches and strategies. This exhaustive [literature review](https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/how-to-write-a-literature-review\/) uses explicit methods and analyzes data from other studies. Statistical methods (meta-analysis) may be used to assign varying weights to the studies analyzed. In essence, a systematic review can be a cost-effective way to answer your research question without launching a new investigation. Word count: \\<5,000 Abstract: Yes [PRISMA statement](http:\/\/www.prisma-statement.org\/): Yes References: \\<100 Figures\/Tables: ~5-8 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: 1-3 | [A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Schizophrenia](http:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosmedicine\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pmed.0020141) [Impact of searching clinical trial registries in systematic reviews of pharmaceutical treatments: methodological systematic review and reanalysis of meta-analyses](http:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/356\/bmj.j448?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBMJ_UK_TrendMD-0) [Vitamin C and the common cold](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/1547201). For additional examples, see “[Systematic reviews.](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2540847\/) |\n| Research Letters to the Editor | Concise presentation of original, validated findings. Word count: up to ~700 words Abstract: No References: \\<6 Figures\/Tables: 1-2 Solicited: Can be unsolicited [No. of Authors](https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/bsd\/authors1.html): ~3-5 | [Slush-like polar structures in single-crystal relaxors](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/nature22068.html)[Trial of Transplantation of HCV-Infected Kidneys into Uninfected Recipients](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMc1705221)[Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/546352c.html) |\n| Letters to the Editor regarding Recently Published Articles | A short, reactionary letter regarding an article recently published by the journal. References are generally used to rebut, clarify or concur with claims presented in the published article, and the authors of the study being challenged can respond to the letter. The commenters sometimes use the letters to suggest other implications of a paper’s findings. Word count: ~300-500 words Abstract: No References: \\<5 Figures\/Tables: 0-1 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: ~3 (some journals allow up to 10) | [Correspondence: Analytical flaws in a continental-scale forest soil microbial diversity study](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ncomms15572)[. Case 8-2017: A Zimbabwean Man with Severe Headache](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMc1704725)[Junior scientists: Senior scientists as allies for equity](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/546352e.html)[. Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/546352c.html) |\n| Editorials: Opinions and Other Commentaries | Various journals have different types of editorials. Clinical journals may focus on policies, ethical issues, and other current global issues that can affect clinical studies. These articles can also suggest new methods (e.g., new technologies and software) and policies that affect the practical aspects of being a researcher. Since these manuscripts aim to enrich scientific knowledge by providing insights into matters that can affect the readership community, these articles are often solicited by editors. Word count: up to ~2,000 words Abstract: None References: \\<10 Figures\/Tables: 0 Solicited: A journal may have several categories of editorial content, some of which are solicited, while others are not. Even when generally solicited, editors may accept proposals. No. of Authors: 1-3 | [Reassess dam building in the Amazon](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/news\/reassess-dam-building-in-the-amazon-1.22135) [Empty rhetoric over data sharing slows science](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/news\/empty-rhetoric-over-data-sharing-slows-science-1.22133)[.](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMms1702140)  [A Tale of Two Doctors — Structural Inequalities and the Culture of Medicine](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMms1702140) |\n| Perspectives\/ Theoretical Papers | Survey articles that assess theories, models, concepts, and their controversies from a more **subjective** approach. Word count: a wide range of 1,000-7,000 Abstract: Yes References: \\<10-100 (depending on the article length) Figures\/Tables: \\<1-2 Solicited: Unsolicited but proposals may be accepted No. of Authors: \\<3 | [Replication Catastrophe: When a Checkpoint Fails because of Exhaustion](http:\/\/www.cell.com\/molecular-cell\/fulltext\/S1097-2765\\(17\\)30314-3) [Damming the rivers of the Amazon basin](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v546\/n7658\/full\/nature22333.html) [The Waiting Game — Why Providers May Fail to Reduce Wait Times](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMp1704478) |\n| Specialized Articles regarding Protocols, Data Sharing, and other Methodology-Related Content | [Research Elements](https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/authors\/author-services\/research-elements) is the trademarked name for Elsevier’s line of specialized short papers on sharing data, software code, developed materials and methods, and video articles. Other publishers carry similar articles, such as *Nature*‘s “*Protocols*.” This type of manuscript is short and usually peer-reviewed; however, some journals such as *Protocols* have more robust requirements, which are similar to those for full original research articles. The purpose of these documents is to promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration and may or may not have open access. Word count: \\<3,000 Abstract: Yes References: depends on the length but can range from 1 to ~50. A minimum requirement maybe 1: the study that demonstrates the method or protocol featured in this manuscript. Figures\/Tables: \\<5 Solicited: Varies. Research Elements are unsolicited. Journals such as *Protocols* publish solicited works. Even if solicited, proposals may be accepted. No. of Authors: \\<3; one of the authors may need to be an author of the original research paper that applies the method discussed in the protocol paper (e.g., see *Nature Protocols* requirements) | [Biological and chemical strategies for exploring inter- and intra-kingdom communication mediated via bacterial volatile signals](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nprot\/journal\/v12\/n7\/full\/nprot.2017.023.html)[m](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nprot\/journal\/v12\/n7\/full\/nprot.2017.030.html)  [RNA quantification using single-molecule FISH in Drosophila embryos](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nprot\/journal\/v12\/n7\/full\/nprot.2017.030.html) [Generation of iPSC line HEL47.2 from healthy human adult fibroblasts](http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1873506115000720) [Data on blueberry peroxidase kinetic characterization and stability towards thermal and high-pressure processing](http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352340917302354) |\n| Book Reviews | As the category title suggests, this article type focuses on examining relevant books of interest to the journal’s readership. A manuscript may cover a single book or several based on a theme. Word count: 500-700 words Abstract: No References: No Figures\/Tables: No Solicited: Solicited, but proposals may be accepted. Some editors have a specific list of books they may have slated for review, so you can ask them if you can participate in the book review process. No. of Authors: 1 | [Natural history: Thoreau’s debt to Darwin](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v545\/n7655\/full\/545409a.html)[Astronomy: An all-American eclipse](http:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/journal\/v545\/n7655\/full\/545409a.html) |\n| Conference Papers\/ Conference Proceedings | Although conference papers are based on research, they can focus solely on preliminary findings. Additionally, some fields such as computer science highly value conference paper publications. In addition, many universities and institutions may value journal publications more, but the academic community still finds merit in conference papers. In any case, publishing conference papers with organizations can help generate momentum for you as you continue your research. For example, some publications under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE) allow the [conversion of conference papers into more substantial journal paper](http:\/\/www.comsoc.org\/twc\/conference-vs-journal-papers) IEEE is also respected for its published conference proceedings. Length: \\<6 pages Abstract: Yes References \\<50 Figures\/Tables: \\<5 Solicited: Unsolicited; submissions made in advance of the conference (~6 months minimum) of Authors: Varies but generally \\<3 May need to be present at a conference to present your article | [A distributed cloud resource management framework for High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications](http:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/7951735\/) [Does Gamification Work? — A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Gamification](http:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/6758978\/) [Estimation of coal consumption rate based on operating parameters](http:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/7951516\/). |\n## **Related Articles**\nThe following list offers sites (other than those linked in the article above) that provide additional definitions and examples of manuscripts published in academic journals:\n\n- Elsevier article types\n- Elsevier Research Elements Program to promote data sharing\n- [Other material published in *Nature*](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/authors\/gta\/others.html#book)\n- Main [article types published by *Nature*](https:\/\/www.nature.com\/nature\/authors\/gta\/index.html)\n- [*The New England Journal of Medicine* article types](http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/page\/author-center\/article-types)\n- [IEEE *Xplore* Digital Library](http:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/Xplore\/guesthome.jsp), a database of IEEE-published conference papers\n\n[Our Academic Editing Services](https:\/\/wordvice.com\/services\/academic-editing\/?utm_source=wordvice_blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=post_cta \"Our Academic Editing Services\")","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Wordvice Best Ways to Grow Your Research Publication List Sep 20, 2022 11,497 Wordvice KH As academics, our careers revolve around the number of papers that we publish. Although the length of someone’s publication list does not necessarily reflect that person’s intelligence or contribution to the scientific community, research institutes, companies, and even nonprofit organizations use publication lists to compare the candidates’ merits. However, research projects can take a long time to complete, and studies can last for decades! How, then, can we increase our publication count if we can’t speed up the investigative process? The answer to this question is quite simple: look for other ways to become published. Original research articles are not the only type of manuscript that people use to measure your accomplishments. The following is a quick overview that we’ve prepared of various publishable manuscripts that you can create to successfully launch your budding academic career! Included is a brief description of each type of writing, its unique content features (if any), whether the works are generally solicited by editors, and statistics about the number of authors , cited references in the paper, and word count. We also list a few examples for you to peruse. As always, when you draft a manuscript with a journal in mind, please make sure to review the most recent articles from that publication for stylistic preferences. In addition, read through the journal’s guide for authors to confirm the editors’ requirements. And be sure to receive editing services to enhance your paper’s impact before submitting it to any journal. Literature Type Description Example Original Research Papers, including Clinical Cases Studies An article that discusses the details of recent original projects, including their data, results, and findings. This type of work includes references and figures. Word count: ~3,000 words Abstract: Yes References: many journals have a cap of 50-60 references Figures/Tables: ~5-8 [many journals have a cap at 5] Solicited: Usually unsolicited No. of Authors : ~5, though usually no limit Common genetic variation drives molecular heterogeneity in human iPSCs Statin and rottlerin small-molecule inhibitors restrict colon cancer progression and metastasis via MACC1 Water scarcity hotspots travel downstream due to human interventions in the 20th and 21st centuries The association between Western and Prudent dietary patterns and fasting blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes and normal glucose metabolism in older Australian adults A Trial of Itraconazole or Amphotericin B for HIV-Associated Talaromycosis Hubble Law: Measure and Interpretation Brief Reports/ Case Reports A short manuscript that shares recent, validated findings by focusing on a single, novel concept such as a new approach to therapy or first-time reports of clinical cases. For example, a case report can discuss one to three patients or a single family . Word count: ~1,000-2,000 Abstract: Yes (shorter summary than original research paper abstract) References: <20 Figures/Tables: ~2-3 Solicited: Usually unsolicited No. of Authors : ~5 Buprenorphine for the Treatment of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Review Articles A paper that summarizes recently published developments on a topic without adding new data. Typically, the explored studies must be no older than six to twelve months, and the authors use an objective approach to providing new insight on the topic. Word count: ~4,000 words Abstract: Yes References: <60-100 (usually contains more references than an original research article) Figures/Tables: ~5 Solicited: Generally solicited, but editors often accept unsolicited materials. Propose a topic to the editors before drafting. No. of Authors: 1-3 Chemical recycling of waste plastics for new materials production Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Their Recurrence Making the Case for Causal Dynamical Triangulations Systematic Reviews/ Meta-Analyses As a comprehensive review of a highly relevant topic, this type of manuscript frequently covers the history of the subject and a survey of approaches and strategies. This exhaustive literature review uses explicit methods and analyzes data from other studies. Statistical methods (meta-analysis) may be used to assign varying weights to the studies analyzed. In essence, a systematic review can be a cost-effective way to answer your research question without launching a new investigation. Word count: <5,000 Abstract: Yes PRISMA statement : Yes References: <100 Figures/Tables: ~5-8 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: 1-3 A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Schizophrenia Impact of searching clinical trial registries in systematic reviews of pharmaceutical treatments: methodological systematic review and reanalysis of meta-analyses Vitamin C and the common cold . For additional examples, see “ Systematic reviews. Research Letters to the Editor Concise presentation of original, validated findings. Word count: up to ~700 words Abstract: No References: <6 Figures/Tables: 1-2 Solicited: Can be unsolicited No. of Authors : ~3-5 Slush-like polar structures in single-crystal relaxors Trial of Transplantation of HCV-Infected Kidneys into Uninfected Recipients Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling Letters to the Editor regarding Recently Published Articles A short, reactionary letter regarding an article recently published by the journal. References are generally used to rebut, clarify or concur with claims presented in the published article, and the authors of the study being challenged can respond to the letter. The commenters sometimes use the letters to suggest other implications of a paper’s findings. Word count: ~300-500 words Abstract: No References: <5 Figures/Tables: 0-1 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: ~3 (some journals allow up to 10) Correspondence: Analytical flaws in a continental-scale forest soil microbial diversity study . Case 8-2017: A Zimbabwean Man with Severe Headache Junior scientists: Senior scientists as allies for equity . Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling Editorials: Opinions and Other Commentaries Various journals have different types of editorials. Clinical journals may focus on policies, ethical issues, and other current global issues that can affect clinical studies. These articles can also suggest new methods (e.g., new technologies and software) and policies that affect the practical aspects of being a researcher. Since these manuscripts aim to enrich scientific knowledge by providing insights into matters that can affect the readership community, these articles are often solicited by editors. Word count: up to ~2,000 words Abstract: None References: <10 Figures/Tables: 0 Solicited: A journal may have several categories of editorial content, some of which are solicited, while others are not. Even when generally solicited, editors may accept proposals. No. of Authors: 1-3 Reassess dam building in the Amazon Empty rhetoric over data sharing slows science . A Tale of Two Doctors — Structural Inequalities and the Culture of Medicine Perspectives/ Theoretical Papers Survey articles that assess theories, models, concepts, and their controversies from a more subjective approach. Word count: a wide range of 1,000-7,000 Abstract: Yes References: <10-100 (depending on the article length) Figures/Tables: <1-2 Solicited: Unsolicited but proposals may be accepted No. of Authors: <3 Replication Catastrophe: When a Checkpoint Fails because of Exhaustion Damming the rivers of the Amazon basin The Waiting Game — Why Providers May Fail to Reduce Wait Times Specialized Articles regarding Protocols, Data Sharing, and other Methodology-Related Content Research Elements is the trademarked name for Elsevier’s line of specialized short papers on sharing data, software code, developed materials and methods, and video articles. Other publishers carry similar articles, such as Nature ‘s “ Protocols .” This type of manuscript is short and usually peer-reviewed; however, some journals such as Protocols have more robust requirements, which are similar to those for full original research articles. The purpose of these documents is to promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration and may or may not have open access. Word count: <3,000 Abstract: Yes References: depends on the length but can range from 1 to ~50. A minimum requirement maybe 1: the study that demonstrates the method or protocol featured in this manuscript. Figures/Tables: <5 Solicited: Varies. Research Elements are unsolicited. Journals such as Protocols publish solicited works. Even if solicited, proposals may be accepted. No. of Authors: <3; one of the authors may need to be an author of the original research paper that applies the method discussed in the protocol paper (e.g., see Nature Protocols requirements) Biological and chemical strategies for exploring inter- and intra-kingdom communication mediated via bacterial volatile signals m RNA quantification using single-molecule FISH in Drosophila embryos Generation of iPSC line HEL47.2 from healthy human adult fibroblasts Data on blueberry peroxidase kinetic characterization and stability towards thermal and high-pressure processing Book Reviews As the category title suggests, this article type focuses on examining relevant books of interest to the journal’s readership. A manuscript may cover a single book or several based on a theme. Word count: 500-700 words Abstract: No References: No Figures/Tables: No Solicited: Solicited, but proposals may be accepted. Some editors have a specific list of books they may have slated for review, so you can ask them if you can participate in the book review process. No. of Authors: 1 Natural history: Thoreau’s debt to Darwin Astronomy: An all-American eclipse Conference Papers/ Conference Proceedings Although conference papers are based on research, they can focus solely on preliminary findings. Additionally, some fields such as computer science highly value conference paper publications. In addition, many universities and institutions may value journal publications more, but the academic community still finds merit in conference papers. In any case, publishing conference papers with organizations can help generate momentum for you as you continue your research. For example, some publications under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE) allow the conversion of conference papers into more substantial journal paper IEEE is also respected for its published conference proceedings. Length: <6 pages Abstract: Yes References <50 Figures/Tables: <5 Solicited: Unsolicited; submissions made in advance of the conference (~6 months minimum) of Authors: Varies but generally <3 May need to be present at a conference to present your article A distributed cloud resource management framework for High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications Does Gamification Work? — A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Gamification Estimation of coal consumption rate based on operating parameters . Related Articles The following list offers sites (other than those linked in the article above) that provide additional definitions and examples of manuscripts published in academic journals: Elsevier article types Elsevier Research Elements Program to promote data sharing Other material published in Nature Main article types published by Nature The New England Journal of Medicine article types IEEE Xplore Digital Library , a database of IEEE-published conference papers Our Academic Editing Services
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Although the length of someone’s publication list does not necessarily reflect that person’s intelligence or contribution to the scientific community, research institutes, companies, and even nonprofit organizations use publication lists to compare the candidates’ merits. However, research projects can take a long time to complete, and studies can last for decades! How, then, can we increase our publication count if we can’t speed up the investigative process? The answer to this question is quite simple: look for other ways to become published. Original research articles are not the only type of manuscript that people use to measure your accomplishments. The following is a quick overview that we’ve prepared of various publishable manuscripts that you can create to successfully launch your budding academic career! Included is a brief description of each type of writing, its unique content features (if any), whether the works are generally solicited by editors, and statistics about the [number of authors](https://blog.wordvice.com/journal-article-author-order/), cited references in the paper, and word count. We also list a few examples for you to peruse. As always, when you draft a manuscript with a journal in mind, please make sure to review the most recent articles from that publication for stylistic preferences. In addition, read through the journal’s [guide for authors](https://blog.wordvice.com/manuscript-format-journal-author-instructions/) to confirm the editors’ requirements. And be sure to receive [editing services](https://wordvice.com/) to enhance your paper’s impact before submitting it to any journal. \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Literature Type \| Description \| Example \| \| Original Research Papers, including Clinical Cases Studies \| An article that discusses the details of recent original projects, including their data, results, and findings. This type of work includes references and figures. Word count: ~3,000 words Abstract: Yes References: many journals have a cap of 50-60 references Figures/Tables: ~5-8 \[many journals have a cap at 5\] Solicited: Usually unsolicited [No. of Authors](https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/authors1.html): ~5, though usually no limit \| [Common genetic variation drives molecular heterogeneity in human iPSCs](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/nature22403.html) [Statin and rottlerin small-molecule inhibitors restrict colon cancer progression and metastasis via MACC1](http://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2000784) [Water scarcity hotspots travel downstream due to human interventions in the 20th and 21st centuries](https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms15697) [The association between Western and Prudent dietary patterns and fasting blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes and normal glucose metabolism in older Australian adults](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844017300543) [A Trial of Itraconazole or Amphotericin B for HIV-Associated Talaromycosis](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1613306#t=article) [Hubble Law: Measure and Interpretation](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10701-017-0093-4) \| \| Brief Reports/ Case Reports \| A short manuscript that shares recent, validated findings by focusing on a single, novel concept such as a new approach to therapy or first-time reports of clinical cases. For example, a [case report](https://blog.wordvice.com/title-and-abstract-guidelines-for-medical-case-reports/) can discuss [one to three patients or a single family](http://www.nejm.org/page/author-center/article-types). Word count: ~1,000-2,000 Abstract: Yes (shorter summary than original research paper abstract) References: \<20 Figures/Tables: ~2-3 Solicited: Usually unsolicited [No. of Authors](https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/authors1.html): ~5 \| [Buprenorphine for the Treatment of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1614835) \| \| Review Articles \| A paper that summarizes recently published developments on a topic without adding new data. Typically, the explored studies must be no older than six to twelve months, and the authors use an objective approach to providing new insight on the topic. Word count: ~4,000 words Abstract: Yes References: \<60-100 (usually contains more references than an original research article) Figures/Tables: ~5 Solicited: Generally solicited, but editors often accept unsolicited materials. Propose a topic to the editors before drafting. No. of Authors: 1-3 \| [Chemical recycling of waste plastics for new materials production](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41570-017-0046) [Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Their Recurrence](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1615439) [Making the Case for Causal Dynamical Triangulations](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10701-015-9972-8) \| \| Systematic Reviews/ Meta-Analyses \| As a comprehensive review of a highly relevant topic, this type of manuscript frequently covers the history of the subject and a survey of approaches and strategies. This exhaustive [literature review](https://blog.wordvice.com/how-to-write-a-literature-review/) uses explicit methods and analyzes data from other studies. Statistical methods (meta-analysis) may be used to assign varying weights to the studies analyzed. In essence, a systematic review can be a cost-effective way to answer your research question without launching a new investigation. Word count: \<5,000 Abstract: Yes [PRISMA statement](http://www.prisma-statement.org/): Yes References: \<100 Figures/Tables: ~5-8 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: 1-3 \| [A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Schizophrenia](http://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020141) [Impact of searching clinical trial registries in systematic reviews of pharmaceutical treatments: methodological systematic review and reanalysis of meta-analyses](http://www.bmj.com/content/356/bmj.j448?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBMJ_UK_TrendMD-0) [Vitamin C and the common cold](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1547201). For additional examples, see “[Systematic reviews.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2540847/) \| \| Research Letters to the Editor \| Concise presentation of original, validated findings. Word count: up to ~700 words Abstract: No References: \<6 Figures/Tables: 1-2 Solicited: Can be unsolicited [No. of Authors](https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/authors1.html): ~3-5 \| [Slush-like polar structures in single-crystal relaxors](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/nature22068.html)[Trial of Transplantation of HCV-Infected Kidneys into Uninfected Recipients](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1705221)[Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/546352c.html) \| \| Letters to the Editor regarding Recently Published Articles \| A short, reactionary letter regarding an article recently published by the journal. References are generally used to rebut, clarify or concur with claims presented in the published article, and the authors of the study being challenged can respond to the letter. The commenters sometimes use the letters to suggest other implications of a paper’s findings. Word count: ~300-500 words Abstract: No References: \<5 Figures/Tables: 0-1 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: ~3 (some journals allow up to 10) \| [Correspondence: Analytical flaws in a continental-scale forest soil microbial diversity study](https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms15572)[. Case 8-2017: A Zimbabwean Man with Severe Headache](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1704725)[Junior scientists: Senior scientists as allies for equity](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/546352e.html)[. Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/546352c.html) \| \| Editorials: Opinions and Other Commentaries \| Various journals have different types of editorials. Clinical journals may focus on policies, ethical issues, and other current global issues that can affect clinical studies. These articles can also suggest new methods (e.g., new technologies and software) and policies that affect the practical aspects of being a researcher. Since these manuscripts aim to enrich scientific knowledge by providing insights into matters that can affect the readership community, these articles are often solicited by editors. Word count: up to ~2,000 words Abstract: None References: \<10 Figures/Tables: 0 Solicited: A journal may have several categories of editorial content, some of which are solicited, while others are not. Even when generally solicited, editors may accept proposals. No. of Authors: 1-3 \| [Reassess dam building in the Amazon](https://www.nature.com/news/reassess-dam-building-in-the-amazon-1.22135) [Empty rhetoric over data sharing slows science](https://www.nature.com/news/empty-rhetoric-over-data-sharing-slows-science-1.22133)[.](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1702140) [A Tale of Two Doctors — Structural Inequalities and the Culture of Medicine](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1702140) \| \| Perspectives/ Theoretical Papers \| Survey articles that assess theories, models, concepts, and their controversies from a more subjective approach. Word count: a wide range of 1,000-7,000 Abstract: Yes References: \<10-100 (depending on the article length) Figures/Tables: \<1-2 Solicited: Unsolicited but proposals may be accepted No. of Authors: \<3 \| [Replication Catastrophe: When a Checkpoint Fails because of Exhaustion](http://www.cell.com/molecular-cell/fulltext/S1097-2765\(17\)30314-3) [Damming the rivers of the Amazon basin](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/nature22333.html) [The Waiting Game — Why Providers May Fail to Reduce Wait Times](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1704478) \| \| Specialized Articles regarding Protocols, Data Sharing, and other Methodology-Related Content \| [Research Elements](https://www.elsevier.com/authors/author-services/research-elements) is the trademarked name for Elsevier’s line of specialized short papers on sharing data, software code, developed materials and methods, and video articles. Other publishers carry similar articles, such as Nature‘s “Protocols.” This type of manuscript is short and usually peer-reviewed; however, some journals such as Protocols have more robust requirements, which are similar to those for full original research articles. The purpose of these documents is to promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration and may or may not have open access. Word count: \<3,000 Abstract: Yes References: depends on the length but can range from 1 to ~50. A minimum requirement maybe 1: the study that demonstrates the method or protocol featured in this manuscript. Figures/Tables: \<5 Solicited: Varies. Research Elements are unsolicited. Journals such as Protocols publish solicited works. Even if solicited, proposals may be accepted. No. of Authors: \<3; one of the authors may need to be an author of the original research paper that applies the method discussed in the protocol paper (e.g., see Nature Protocols requirements) \| [Biological and chemical strategies for exploring inter- and intra-kingdom communication mediated via bacterial volatile signals](http://www.nature.com/nprot/journal/v12/n7/full/nprot.2017.023.html)[m](http://www.nature.com/nprot/journal/v12/n7/full/nprot.2017.030.html) [RNA quantification using single-molecule FISH in Drosophila embryos](http://www.nature.com/nprot/journal/v12/n7/full/nprot.2017.030.html) [Generation of iPSC line HEL47.2 from healthy human adult fibroblasts](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873506115000720) [Data on blueberry peroxidase kinetic characterization and stability towards thermal and high-pressure processing](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340917302354) \| \| Book Reviews \| As the category title suggests, this article type focuses on examining relevant books of interest to the journal’s readership. A manuscript may cover a single book or several based on a theme. Word count: 500-700 words Abstract: No References: No Figures/Tables: No Solicited: Solicited, but proposals may be accepted. Some editors have a specific list of books they may have slated for review, so you can ask them if you can participate in the book review process. No. of Authors: 1 \| [Natural history: Thoreau’s debt to Darwin](http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v545/n7655/full/545409a.html)[Astronomy: An all-American eclipse](http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v545/n7655/full/545409a.html) \| \| Conference Papers/ Conference Proceedings \| Although conference papers are based on research, they can focus solely on preliminary findings. Additionally, some fields such as computer science highly value conference paper publications. In addition, many universities and institutions may value journal publications more, but the academic community still finds merit in conference papers. In any case, publishing conference papers with organizations can help generate momentum for you as you continue your research. For example, some publications under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE) allow the [conversion of conference papers into more substantial journal paper](http://www.comsoc.org/twc/conference-vs-journal-papers) IEEE is also respected for its published conference proceedings. Length: \<6 pages Abstract: Yes References \<50 Figures/Tables: \<5 Solicited: Unsolicited; submissions made in advance of the conference (~6 months minimum) of Authors: Varies but generally \<3 May need to be present at a conference to present your article \| [A distributed cloud resource management framework for High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications](http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7951735/) [Does Gamification Work? — A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Gamification](http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6758978/) [Estimation of coal consumption rate based on operating parameters](http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7951516/). \| ## Related Articles The following list offers sites (other than those linked in the article above) that provide additional definitions and examples of manuscripts published in academic journals: - Elsevier article types - Elsevier Research Elements Program to promote data sharing - [Other material published in Nature](https://www.nature.com/nature/authors/gta/others.html#book) - 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Readable Markdown	[Wordvice](https://wordvice.com/ "Home") Best Ways to Grow Your Research Publication List Sep 20, 2022 11,497 ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%2028%2028%22%3E%3C/svg%3E) Wordvice KH As academics, our careers revolve around the number of papers that we publish. Although the length of someone’s publication list does not necessarily reflect that person’s intelligence or contribution to the scientific community, research institutes, companies, and even nonprofit organizations use publication lists to compare the candidates’ merits. However, research projects can take a long time to complete, and studies can last for decades! How, then, can we increase our publication count if we can’t speed up the investigative process? The answer to this question is quite simple: look for other ways to become published. Original research articles are not the only type of manuscript that people use to measure your accomplishments. The following is a quick overview that we’ve prepared of various publishable manuscripts that you can create to successfully launch your budding academic career! Included is a brief description of each type of writing, its unique content features (if any), whether the works are generally solicited by editors, and statistics about the [number of authors](https://blog.wordvice.com/journal-article-author-order/), cited references in the paper, and word count. We also list a few examples for you to peruse. As always, when you draft a manuscript with a journal in mind, please make sure to review the most recent articles from that publication for stylistic preferences. In addition, read through the journal’s [guide for authors](https://blog.wordvice.com/manuscript-format-journal-author-instructions/) to confirm the editors’ requirements. And be sure to receive [editing services](https://wordvice.com/) to enhance your paper’s impact before submitting it to any journal. \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Literature Type \| Description \| Example \| \| Original Research Papers, including Clinical Cases Studies \| An article that discusses the details of recent original projects, including their data, results, and findings. This type of work includes references and figures. Word count: ~3,000 words Abstract: Yes References: many journals have a cap of 50-60 references Figures/Tables: ~5-8 \[many journals have a cap at 5\] Solicited: Usually unsolicited [No. of Authors](https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/authors1.html): ~5, though usually no limit \| [Common genetic variation drives molecular heterogeneity in human iPSCs](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/nature22403.html) [Statin and rottlerin small-molecule inhibitors restrict colon cancer progression and metastasis via MACC1](http://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2000784) [Water scarcity hotspots travel downstream due to human interventions in the 20th and 21st centuries](https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms15697) [The association between Western and Prudent dietary patterns and fasting blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes and normal glucose metabolism in older Australian adults](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844017300543) [A Trial of Itraconazole or Amphotericin B for HIV-Associated Talaromycosis](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1613306#t=article) [Hubble Law: Measure and Interpretation](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10701-017-0093-4) \| \| Brief Reports/ Case Reports \| A short manuscript that shares recent, validated findings by focusing on a single, novel concept such as a new approach to therapy or first-time reports of clinical cases. For example, a [case report](https://blog.wordvice.com/title-and-abstract-guidelines-for-medical-case-reports/) can discuss [one to three patients or a single family](http://www.nejm.org/page/author-center/article-types). Word count: ~1,000-2,000 Abstract: Yes (shorter summary than original research paper abstract) References: \<20 Figures/Tables: ~2-3 Solicited: Usually unsolicited [No. of Authors](https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/authors1.html): ~5 \| [Buprenorphine for the Treatment of the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1614835) \| \| Review Articles \| A paper that summarizes recently published developments on a topic without adding new data. Typically, the explored studies must be no older than six to twelve months, and the authors use an objective approach to providing new insight on the topic. Word count: ~4,000 words Abstract: Yes References: \<60-100 (usually contains more references than an original research article) Figures/Tables: ~5 Solicited: Generally solicited, but editors often accept unsolicited materials. Propose a topic to the editors before drafting. No. of Authors: 1-3 \| [Chemical recycling of waste plastics for new materials production](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41570-017-0046) [Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Their Recurrence](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1615439) [Making the Case for Causal Dynamical Triangulations](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10701-015-9972-8) \| \| Systematic Reviews/ Meta-Analyses \| As a comprehensive review of a highly relevant topic, this type of manuscript frequently covers the history of the subject and a survey of approaches and strategies. This exhaustive [literature review](https://blog.wordvice.com/how-to-write-a-literature-review/) uses explicit methods and analyzes data from other studies. Statistical methods (meta-analysis) may be used to assign varying weights to the studies analyzed. In essence, a systematic review can be a cost-effective way to answer your research question without launching a new investigation. Word count: \<5,000 Abstract: Yes [PRISMA statement](http://www.prisma-statement.org/): Yes References: \<100 Figures/Tables: ~5-8 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: 1-3 \| [A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Schizophrenia](http://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020141) [Impact of searching clinical trial registries in systematic reviews of pharmaceutical treatments: methodological systematic review and reanalysis of meta-analyses](http://www.bmj.com/content/356/bmj.j448?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TBMJ_UK_TrendMD-0) [Vitamin C and the common cold](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1547201). For additional examples, see “[Systematic reviews.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2540847/) \| \| Research Letters to the Editor \| Concise presentation of original, validated findings. Word count: up to ~700 words Abstract: No References: \<6 Figures/Tables: 1-2 Solicited: Can be unsolicited [No. of Authors](https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/authors1.html): ~3-5 \| [Slush-like polar structures in single-crystal relaxors](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/nature22068.html)[Trial of Transplantation of HCV-Infected Kidneys into Uninfected Recipients](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1705221)[Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/546352c.html) \| \| Letters to the Editor regarding Recently Published Articles \| A short, reactionary letter regarding an article recently published by the journal. References are generally used to rebut, clarify or concur with claims presented in the published article, and the authors of the study being challenged can respond to the letter. The commenters sometimes use the letters to suggest other implications of a paper’s findings. Word count: ~300-500 words Abstract: No References: \<5 Figures/Tables: 0-1 Solicited: Unsolicited No. of Authors: ~3 (some journals allow up to 10) \| [Correspondence: Analytical flaws in a continental-scale forest soil microbial diversity study](https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms15572)[. Case 8-2017: A Zimbabwean Man with Severe Headache](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc1704725)[Junior scientists: Senior scientists as allies for equity](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/546352e.html)[. Conservation: Pay countries to stop whaling](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/546352c.html) \| \| Editorials: Opinions and Other Commentaries \| Various journals have different types of editorials. Clinical journals may focus on policies, ethical issues, and other current global issues that can affect clinical studies. These articles can also suggest new methods (e.g., new technologies and software) and policies that affect the practical aspects of being a researcher. Since these manuscripts aim to enrich scientific knowledge by providing insights into matters that can affect the readership community, these articles are often solicited by editors. Word count: up to ~2,000 words Abstract: None References: \<10 Figures/Tables: 0 Solicited: A journal may have several categories of editorial content, some of which are solicited, while others are not. Even when generally solicited, editors may accept proposals. No. of Authors: 1-3 \| [Reassess dam building in the Amazon](https://www.nature.com/news/reassess-dam-building-in-the-amazon-1.22135) [Empty rhetoric over data sharing slows science](https://www.nature.com/news/empty-rhetoric-over-data-sharing-slows-science-1.22133)[.](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1702140) [A Tale of Two Doctors — Structural Inequalities and the Culture of Medicine](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1702140) \| \| Perspectives/ Theoretical Papers \| Survey articles that assess theories, models, concepts, and their controversies from a more subjective approach. Word count: a wide range of 1,000-7,000 Abstract: Yes References: \<10-100 (depending on the article length) Figures/Tables: \<1-2 Solicited: Unsolicited but proposals may be accepted No. of Authors: \<3 \| [Replication Catastrophe: When a Checkpoint Fails because of Exhaustion](http://www.cell.com/molecular-cell/fulltext/S1097-2765\(17\)30314-3) [Damming the rivers of the Amazon basin](https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v546/n7658/full/nature22333.html) [The Waiting Game — Why Providers May Fail to Reduce Wait Times](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1704478) \| \| Specialized Articles regarding Protocols, Data Sharing, and other Methodology-Related Content \| [Research Elements](https://www.elsevier.com/authors/author-services/research-elements) is the trademarked name for Elsevier’s line of specialized short papers on sharing data, software code, developed materials and methods, and video articles. Other publishers carry similar articles, such as Nature‘s “Protocols.” This type of manuscript is short and usually peer-reviewed; however, some journals such as Protocols have more robust requirements, which are similar to those for full original research articles. The purpose of these documents is to promote transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration and may or may not have open access. Word count: \<3,000 Abstract: Yes References: depends on the length but can range from 1 to ~50. A minimum requirement maybe 1: the study that demonstrates the method or protocol featured in this manuscript. Figures/Tables: \<5 Solicited: Varies. Research Elements are unsolicited. Journals such as Protocols publish solicited works. Even if solicited, proposals may be accepted. No. of Authors: \<3; one of the authors may need to be an author of the original research paper that applies the method discussed in the protocol paper (e.g., see Nature Protocols requirements) \| [Biological and chemical strategies for exploring inter- and intra-kingdom communication mediated via bacterial volatile signals](http://www.nature.com/nprot/journal/v12/n7/full/nprot.2017.023.html)[m](http://www.nature.com/nprot/journal/v12/n7/full/nprot.2017.030.html) [RNA quantification using single-molecule FISH in Drosophila embryos](http://www.nature.com/nprot/journal/v12/n7/full/nprot.2017.030.html) [Generation of iPSC line HEL47.2 from healthy human adult fibroblasts](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873506115000720) [Data on blueberry peroxidase kinetic characterization and stability towards thermal and high-pressure processing](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340917302354) \| \| Book Reviews \| As the category title suggests, this article type focuses on examining relevant books of interest to the journal’s readership. A manuscript may cover a single book or several based on a theme. Word count: 500-700 words Abstract: No References: No Figures/Tables: No Solicited: Solicited, but proposals may be accepted. Some editors have a specific list of books they may have slated for review, so you can ask them if you can participate in the book review process. No. of Authors: 1 \| [Natural history: Thoreau’s debt to Darwin](http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v545/n7655/full/545409a.html)[Astronomy: An all-American eclipse](http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v545/n7655/full/545409a.html) \| \| Conference Papers/ Conference Proceedings \| Although conference papers are based on research, they can focus solely on preliminary findings. Additionally, some fields such as computer science highly value conference paper publications. In addition, many universities and institutions may value journal publications more, but the academic community still finds merit in conference papers. In any case, publishing conference papers with organizations can help generate momentum for you as you continue your research. For example, some publications under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (IEEE) allow the [conversion of conference papers into more substantial journal paper](http://www.comsoc.org/twc/conference-vs-journal-papers) IEEE is also respected for its published conference proceedings. Length: \<6 pages Abstract: Yes References \<50 Figures/Tables: \<5 Solicited: Unsolicited; submissions made in advance of the conference (~6 months minimum) of Authors: Varies but generally \<3 May need to be present at a conference to present your article \| [A distributed cloud resource management framework for High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications](http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7951735/) [Does Gamification Work? — A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Gamification](http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6758978/) [Estimation of coal consumption rate based on operating parameters](http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7951516/). \| ## Related Articles The following list offers sites (other than those linked in the article above) that provide additional definitions and examples of manuscripts published in academic journals: - Elsevier article types - Elsevier Research Elements Program to promote data sharing - [Other material published in Nature](https://www.nature.com/nature/authors/gta/others.html#book) - Main [article types published by Nature](https://www.nature.com/nature/authors/gta/index.html) - [The New England Journal of Medicine article types](http://www.nejm.org/page/author-center/article-types) - [IEEE Xplore Digital Library](http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/guesthome.jsp), a database of IEEE-published conference papers [Our Academic Editing Services](https://wordvice.com/services/academic-editing/?utm_source=wordvice_blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=post_cta "Our Academic Editing Services")
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