Publication Types

Last Updated: April 2026

ETFLIN accepts a diverse range of manuscript formats to accommodate scholarly contributions across scientific, clinical, and artistic disciplines. Selecting the correct article type is crucial, as it determines the peer-review criteria and the structural requirements of your submission.

Primary Research and Evidence Synthesis

These article types form the core of the scholarly record, providing new data or high-level analysis of existing research.

  • Research Article: A detailed report of original empirical research. ETFLIN specifically categorizes Bibliometric analyses and Meta-analyses under this type. These papers must follow a strict structure, typically including Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD). Please note that certain journals within our portfolio may categorize meta-analyses as a separate article type.

  • Review: A comprehensive synthesis of existing literature. This category includes Systematic, Scoping, Narrative, and Critical Reviews. While they do not present new raw data, they provide essential context and identify gaps in current knowledge. A Mini Review is also accepted in some journals withing 

Clinical and Case-Based Studies

Designed for medical and healthcare practitioners, these formats focus on specific patient outcomes and clinical interventions.

Type Focus Key Characteristic
Case Report Single Patient Detailed account of a unique diagnosis or treatment.
Case Series Patient Group Tracks outcomes for a series of patients with similar conditions.
Clinical Trial Medical Intervention Prospective studies evaluating safety and efficacy.

Critiques, Opinions, and Visual Essays

ETFLIN also provides space for expert commentary, technical updates, and visual communication.

  • Art & Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of exhibitions, artist movements, or published literature. These focus on analysis, style, and relevance within the current cultural or academic landscape.

  • Editorial: Opinion pieces authored by recognized experts or the journal's editorial board, often providing recommendations on policy or industry trends.

  • Technical Note: Brief, focused reports that describe a new method, technique, or a specific modification to an existing procedure.

  • Pictorial Essay: A format that prioritizes visual evidence. It uses high-quality images, diagrams, and illustrations accompanied by concise text to explain complex concepts or clinical findings.

Special Categories and Conference Content

  • Conference Proceeding: A collection of papers or abstracts presented at an academic conference, providing a snapshot of "work in progress" or recent breakthroughs in a specific field.

  • Public Insight: Articles that provide perspectives on public policy, social issues, or current events, bridging the gap between academic research and public discourse.

Formatting and Selection Guidelines

When preparing your manuscript, please ensure that your content aligns with the specific formatting requirements for your chosen article type. For instance, a Mini-Review should be more concise than a full Literature Review, while an Exhibition Catalogue requires specific metadata regarding dates and locations.