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Table 1 A minimum set of requirements for the first submission of an original research article

From: Saving time and money in biomedical publishing: the case for free-format submissions with minimal requirements

• Abstract of maximum ~ 300 words that includes information on the project background, methods, results, and conclusions

• Main body of maximum ~ 3000–5000 words, with sections that include information on the project background, methods, results, and discussion and contextualization of findings

• If the manuscript differs substantially from these requirements, please explain the reasons for this to the managing editor (e.g., via the cover letter or the comment box during submission)