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01.11.2011 | Review Article

Writing a narrative biomedical review: considerations for authors, peer reviewers, and editors

verfasst von: Armen Yuri Gasparyan, Lilit Ayvazyan, Heather Blackmore, George D. Kitas

Erschienen in: Rheumatology International | Ausgabe 11/2011

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Abstract

Review articles comprehensively covering a specific topic are crucial for successful research and academic projects. Most editors consider review articles for special and regular issues of journals. Writing a review requires deep knowledge and understanding of a field. The aim of this review is to analyze the main steps in writing a narrative biomedical review and to consider points that may increase the chances of success. We performed a comprehensive search through MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science using the following keywords: review of the literature, narrative review, title, abstract, authorship, ethics, peer review, research methods, medical writing, scientific writing, and writing standards. Opinions expressed in the review are also based on personal experience as authors, peer reviewers, and editors.

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Titel: Writing a narrative biomedical review: considerations for authors, peer reviewers, and editors
verfasst von: Armen Yuri Gasparyan
Lilit Ayvazyan
Heather Blackmore
George D. Kitas
Publikationsdatum: 01.11.2011
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: Rheumatology International / Ausgabe 11/2011
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-011-1999-3

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