Word Limits and Manuscript Limits

Word count typically excludes abstract, references, tables/figures, and supplementary files (unless stated otherwise). The editorial team may allow justified exceptions.

Original Article

• Main text: 3,500–4,500 words
• Abstract: Structured, up to 250 words
• References: up to 50
• Tables/Figures: combined total up to 8

Review Article

Systematic Review / Meta-analysis

• Main text: 4,500–6,000 words
• Abstract: Structured, up to 300 words
• References: up to 100
• Tables/Figures: up to 10 (PRISMA flow diagram expected)

Scoping / Narrative Review

• Main text: 4,000–5,500 words
• Abstract: Unstructured or structured, up to 250–300 words
• References: up to 80
• Tables/Figures: up to 8

Case Report

• Main text: 1,500–2,200 words
• Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words
• References: up to 25
• Tables/Figures: up to 5

Case Series

• Main text: 2,500–3,500 words
• Abstract: Structured, up to 250 words
• References: up to 35
• Tables/Figures: up to 8