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Article type |
Explanation |
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Review articles |
Substantial overview of original research, usually with a comprehensive reference list. Note: Not a book review. |
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Research articles |
Complete report on original research. |
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Encyclopedia |
Elsevier major reference works. |
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Book chapters |
Individual chapter of a book. |
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Conference abstracts |
Abstract of a paper or oral presentation or poster typically presented in conference proceedings. |
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Book reviews |
A collection of book reviews. |
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Case reports |
A detailed report of the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient. |
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Conference info |
Information about a conference. |
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Correspondence |
Letter to the editor or a reply to the letter. |
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Data articles |
Publication item describing data. |
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Discussion |
Argumentative communication, like papers in a discussion, but also perspectives, commentaries, etc. |
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Editorials |
From the editor of the publication. |
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Errata |
Article in which errors are reported that were made in an earlier publication in the same journal. |
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Examinations |
Examination or quiz, with questions and answers. |
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Mini reviews |
A short review much like a short full-length article. |
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News |
News item. |
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Patent reports |
A report on newly developed patents. |
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Practice guidelines |
A report that describes guidelines for effective diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition. |
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Product reviews |
A review of a product (e.g., a review of software, hardware, medical products, etc.). |
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Replication studies |
A replication of a scientific study. |
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Short communications |
A short report or announcement of research, usually claiming certain results. Appear under many names, such as letter papers, preliminary notes, notes, etc. |
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Software publications |
A publication item containing software or a description of software. |
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Video articles |
A publication item whose primary content is a video accompanied by a description of that video. |
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Other |
All other types not mentioned above.v |
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