Manuscript Type

Plexus Medical Journal publishes the article types below. Original research articles make up at least 60% of the articles in every issue.

1. Original research article: reports of original research in basic medical sciences, clinical medical sciences, public health, or medical education. Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.
2. Systematic review and meta-analysis: systematic reviews reported according to the PRISMA 2020 statement; registration in PROSPERO or a similar registry is recommended. Narrative reviews, scoping reviews, and bibliometric analyses are considered only when they give a comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis and include a section with the authors' own critical analysis.
3. Case report and case series: reports of rare or instructive cases that add to clinical knowledge, written according to the CARE guidelines. Written informed consent for publication from the patient or guardian is required. Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, Conclusion.
4. Brief communication: short reports of preliminary findings, new diagnostic procedures or treatments, or health-system issues of immediate importance.
5. Letter to the Editor: comments on articles published in Plexus Medical Journal (see Post-Publication Discussion).