Article Types

• Editorials

The editorial is the journal's opening article, written by the editor or a highly experienced author. It explores a significant issue, highlights recent advancements, or delves into a topic of current relevance. This type of article does not undergo peer review, as submission is by invitation only.

 

• Original Research

Original research articles present primary, unpublished studies and must clearly describe the aims and hypotheses, methods, results, and interpretation of the research. These articles may also include studies that confirm previous findings, refute hypotheses, reformulate or report on the non-reproducibility of previously published results.

Manuscripts should be structured into the following sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Original research articles undergo peer review, have a maximum word count of 12,000, and may include up to 15 Figures and/or Tables.

 

• Brief Research Reports

Brief research reports present original studies, which may include preliminary or negative results, or highlight the non-reproducibility of previously published findings. These reports aim to provide a comprehensive overview of a study, though with less detail than full research articles. In alignment with our publishing ethics that support the scientific validity of all findings, these articles encourage the submission and publication of "negative" results. The brief research reports should include the study’s objectives, methods, and results, following the standard structure of original research articles (Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion). Brief research reports are peer-reviewed, have a word limit of 2,000 (excluding Abstract and references), and may include up to 2 Figures/Tables.

 

• Systematic Reviews 

 

• Narrative Reviews

Review articles focus on topics that have experienced significant development or advancements in recent years, offering a thorough and balanced perspective. These articles should provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, rather than merely summarizing the literature. They should also address key aspects such as differing schools of thought or controversies, fundamental concepts and challenges, current research gaps, and potential future developments in the field. Review articles must exclude unpublished material (e.g., unpublished/original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications) and may be rejected or reclassified, potentially causing significant delays if such content is included.

Narrative Reviews are peer-reviewed, must have a maximum word count of 12,000, and can include up to 15 tables.

 

• Mini Review

Mini Review articles focus on a specific current area of research and its recent advancements. They provide a concise and clear summary of the topic, enabling readers to quickly understand new developments and emerging concepts. These articles should also address key aspects such as differing schools of thought or controversies, existing research gaps, and potential future directions in the field. Mini reviews must exclude unpublished material (e.g., unpublished/original data, submitted manuscripts, or personal communications), and including such content may result in rejection or reclassification, causing significant delays in publication. Mini reviews are peer-reviewed, with a word limit of 3,000 and a maximum of 2 tables.

 

• Hypotheses and Study Methods

The Hypotheses and study methods articles present a new topic, a new interpretation or a new model intended to introduce a new hypothesis or a new theory. This type of article should provide the following: a reinterpretation of recent data or results in a specific area of ​​investigation; an accurate presentation of previously posed hypotheses or theories; the hypothesis presented should be verifiable in the context of current knowledge; may include original data and personal opinions and opinions. Hypothesis articles and theory articles are peer-reviewed, must contain a maximum number of words equal to 12,000, and can include up to 15 tables.

 

• Clinical Study Protocol

Articles presenting a clinical study protocol document the design of prospective clinical research. The clinical study protocol aims to facilitate the dissemination of ongoing studies and ensure transparency. The manuscript should be organized as follows:

- Structured Abstract (include clinical trial registry number);

- Introduction (background information including previous literature, objectives and aims);

- Methods and analysis (design, selection/treatment of subjects, methods of intervention, data analysis);

- Discussion;

- Ethics and disclosure.

Registration in a public clinical registry is required prior to manuscript submission, and authors are strongly encouraged to adhere to the SPIRIT guidelines and checklist. Clinical study protocols are not considered if other study-related articles have already been published or undergo another review process. Clinical study protocol articles are peer-reviewed, have a maximum word count of 12,000, and can comprise up to 15 tables.

 

• Clinical Trials

Clinical trial articles present the results of interventional health-related studies, including pilot studies, safety and efficacy trials, surrogate endpoint studies, and proof-of-concept studies. These articles should be organized into the following sections:

- Structured Abstract (including the clinical trial registry number);

- Introduction;

- Materials and methods (including a flow chart, if applicable, such as the CONSUMPTION FLOW CHART);

- Results;

- Discussion.

All clinical trials must be registered in a public study registry to be considered for publication, and authors are strongly encouraged to follow CONSORT reporting guidelines.

Clinical trial articles are peer-reviewed, can contain up to 12,000 words, and can include up to 15 tables.

 

• Case Report

Case Report articles provide descriptive accounts of human or animal cases featuring an unusual or rare diagnosis, finding, or clinical course. Only Case Reports that contribute a significant advancement to the specific field of reference will be considered for publication.

Case reports should include the following: 

- Background;

- Case presentation (for human patients: patient's age, sex and occupation, presentation of symptoms, patient medical history, and any family or social history relevant to clinical findings; for animals: age, sex and breed of the animal, the presence of any problems, the history of the animal and all that is relevant to the clinical results, as well as a description of laboratory investigations and diagnostic tests);

- Discussion of the underlying pathophysiology and the novelty or significance of the case. 

Authors are required to obtain written informed consent from patients (or their legal representatives) for publication. This type of manuscript can contain a maximum of 3,000 words, with a maximum of 4 display elements (figures, tables or videos).

 

• Data Report

Data reports present research datasets, which must be deposited in a public repository before submission and made publicly available upon publication of the report. These reports include references or descriptions of the methods used to collect the data, guidance on how readers can interpret the dataset, and, optionally, limited data analysis to highlight its relevance and suggest potential future research directions.

Data reports should not include findings, discussions, or responses to specific research questions, which should be addressed in the original research articles instead. They are peer-reviewed, can contain a maximum of 3,000 words, and can include two tables.

 

• Policy Brief

Policy briefs are concise reports that offer a practical, evidence-based evaluation of policy issues. This type of article also provides actionable policy options and recommendations, serving as a tool for decision-making. The manuscript should include the following sections:

- Abstract (up to 125 words in bullet list format);

- Introduction;

- Policy Options and Implications;

- Applicable Recommendations;

- Conclusions.

Policy briefs are peer-reviewed, with a maximum word count of 3,000 (including subtitles), and may include up to 5 tables, figures, boxes, or sidebars.

 

• Comment

Comments are manuscripts that focus on a specific scientific paper or offer critical feedback on a prior publication. They are limited to a maximum of 1,000 words, may include only one figure or table, and must be titled: "Comment: title of the original article." General comments are peer-reviewed and should be well-supported, typically with at least five references. They must not contain unpublished or original data.

Authors commenting on a Phenomena Journal article should submit their comment as a reflection on the Journal itself and the unique aspects of the original article.

 

• Opinion Articles

Opinion articles provide authors with the opportunity to share their perspectives on the interpretation of recent findings in any research area, assess the value of the methods used, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of scientific hypotheses. These articles must meet the following criteria: they should not include unpublished or original data, they must be evidence-based, fully referenced, and encourage constructive discussion, while avoiding emotionally charged arguments. Opinion articles are peer-reviewed and can contain a maximum number of words equal to 2,000 and cannot contain more than 1 figure/table.

 

• Book Review

Book Reviews should be concise and well-balanced, offering a one-page critique that analyzes the content, style, and value of a recently published book. A book review should not only summarize but also evaluate and discuss the book's content in the context of the current needs of the community. These manuscripts are peer-reviewed, can be up to 1,000 words in length, and may include one figure or table. However, they must not contain unpublished or original data. Any registered Phenomena Journal user is welcome to submit a book review. Submissions must be titled "Book Review: Title of the Book."

Section code	Article type	Abstract (maximum length)	Figures and/or tables	Manuscript (maximum length)	Peer-review	APC	Indexing
01	Editorial	NO	0	1.000 words	NO	NO	NO
02	Original research	350 words	15	12.000 words	yes	yes	yes
03	Brief research report	250 words	4	4.000 words	yes	yes	yes
04	Systematic review	350 words	15	12.000 words	yes	yes	yes
05	Review	350 words	15	12.000 words	yes	yes	yes
06	Mini review	250words	2	3.000 words	yes	yes	yes
07	Hypotheses and study methods	350 words	15	12.000 words	yes	yes	yes
08	Clinical study protocol	350 words	15	12.000 words	yes	yes	yes
09	Clinical study	350 words	15	12.000 words	yes	yes	yes
10	Clinical case	350 words	4	3.000 words	yes	yes	yes
11	Data report	NO	2	3.000 wordsyes		yes	yes
12	Policy Brief	125 words	10	8.000 words	yes	yes	yes
13	Comment	NO	1	1.000 words	yes	yes	yes
14	Opinion article	250 words	1	3.000 words	yes	yes	yes
15	Book review	NO	1	1.000 words	NO	NO	NO

 

For further details on the APC based on article types, please refer to the "Publishing Fees" page.