Article type

Considerations

Word count

Tables/figures

References

Original articles

Should contain: A structured abstract, 3-5 keywords, introduction, materials (patients) and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement (if applicable), and references sections

3500 words excluding the references, abstract, figures and tables

Maximum 4 tables and 4 figures

15-40 references

Clinical trials

The format is similar to original articles. However the CONSORT flow diagram should be added as a figure. RCTs should be registered at any RCT registeries approved by the WHO, and their registration number should be mentioned in the title page. RCTs done in Iran must be registered at https://irct.ir/

3500 words excluding the references, abstract, figures and tables

Maximum 4 tables and 4 figures

15-40 references

Brief reports

Should contain: A non-structured abstract, 3-5 keywords, introduction, materials (patients) and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement (if applicable), and references sections

2000 words excluding the references, abstract, figures and tables

Maximum 2 tables and figures

10-15 references

Case reports

Should contain: A non-structured abstract, 3-5 keywords, introduction, case presentation, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement (if applicable), and references sections.

Case reports should optimally be accompanied by relevant figures to document findings. Informed consent should be obtained from patients to report their cases. This Journal keeps the right to ask for the original signed informed consents.

1000 words excluding the references, abstract, figures and tables

Maximum 1 table and maximum 3 figures

5-10 references

Narrative reviews

Should contain: A non-structured abstract and 3-5 keywords.

Narrative reviews should critically assess the current knowledge of the field.

4500 words excluding the references, abstract, figures and tables

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At least 60 references

Systematic reviews

Should contain: A structured abstract and 3-5 keywords. Systematic reviews of RCTs or Observational Studies will be accepted by the Journal. The protocol of the study should adhere to PRISMA or MOOSE guidelines for systematic reviews of RCTs or Observational Studies, respectively.

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Variable

Letters to the Editor

Letters discussing articles published in the CBJ should be submitted at most within 6 months after the publication of the main article. Letter will undergo peer review and will be edited for clarity.

Less than 750 words

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Up to 5 references

Photoclinics

Figures that contain a significant medical point can also be accepted. Photoclinics should contain one or two high quality figures and a description of the figures.

Up to 500 words

Up to 5 references