Scientific Manuscripts Research Articles

A Protocol for a Bibliometric Analysis of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine Research Preprints

Background: Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) has witnessed significant growth in interest globally. Despite its popularity, TCIM research encounters numerous challenges including funding, methodological issues, and risk of bias. Preprints (scientific manuscripts openly accessible before formal peer review) present a potential solution, and understanding the characteristics and impact of TCIM preprints could offer valuable insights.Methods: A bibliometric analysis will be conducted on all TCIM-related preprints, since inception, and posted on preprint servers with TCIM subject filters. Preprints will be sourced from servers listed in the Accelerating Science and Publication in Biology directory which allow filtering by TCIM-related categories. The preprint server and URLs, preprint server’s disciplinary scope, ownership type, screening processes, external content indexing, permanence of content, preservation of content, and comments will be extracted. The number of TCIM-related preprints yielded, and which TCIM-related term each preprint server uses will be noted. Data will be extracted from each eligible preprint: preprint server, title, DOI, preprint posted date, status of preprint, journal of final publication, final publication date, type of preprint, abstract of preprint, authors, author affiliation(s), country of corresponding author, funders, number of views, number of downloads, number of comments, number of citations, number of versions, and keywords. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize the bibliometric characteristics, and trend analysis will identify publication patterns over time.Conclusion: This protocol was developed for a study to identify trends in TCIM research dissemination, and contribute to a better understanding of how preprints are being used to advance the field

Selective list of the Catalogues of the VIR Global Collection on vegetables and cucurbits published in 1962–2023

The Catalogue of the VIR Global Collection series is addressed to plant breeders and crop experts solving practical problems in plan breeding and seed production, plant scientists conducting fundamental and applied research, teachers and learners. The publications within this series help to disclose the potential of the VIR global collection of plant genetic resources and the VIR herbarium (WIR) as an important part of Russian bioresource collections (BRC). The editors of the journal Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding decided to publish the Selective list of the Catalogues of the VIR Global Collection on vegetables and cucurbits published in 1962–2023 to throw light on VIR’s publishing activities, attract more attention to the Catalogue of the VIR Global Collection series, and specify the numbers and titles of the series’ issues for authors of scientific manuscripts. For the users’ convenience, the sources are arranged chronologically, following the order of issue numbers. The editors hope that this list will prove useful to our readers and authors.

The Rutgers Omnibus Study: Protocol for Quarterly Web-Based Surveys to Promote Rapid Tobacco Research.

Rapid and flexible data collection efforts are necessary for effective monitoring and research on tobacco and nicotine product use in a constantly evolving marketplace. The Rutgers Omnibus Survey (1) provides timely data on awareness and use of new and emerging tobacco products among adults in a rapid manner, (2) provides a platform for measurement experiments to help develop and refine measures of tobacco use that reflect the current marketplace, and (3) generates pilot data for grant applications and scientific manuscripts. This study aims to document the first 2 years of the Rutgers Omnibus Study through the reporting of methodology, fielding summaries, and sample characteristics. Launched in February 2022 and fielded quarterly thereafter, we survey convenience samples of 2000 to 3000 US adults aged 18-45 years recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) using the MTurk Toolkit by CloudResearch. The questionnaire includes core and rotating modules and is designed to take approximately 10 minutes to complete through Qualtrics. The fielding duration is approximately 10 days per wave. Each wave includes both unique and repeating participants, and responses can be linked across waves by an anonymous ID. Sample sizes ranged from 2082 (wave 8, December 2023) to 2989 (wave 1, February 2022), and the 8-wave longitudinal dataset included 10,334 participants, of whom 2477 had 3 or more data points. The cost per complete at each wave was low, ranging from US $2.46 to US $3.27 across waves. Key demographics were consistent across waves and similar to that of the general population, while tobacco product trial and past-30-day use were generally higher. The Rutgers Omnibus Study is a quarterly survey that is effective for rapidly assessing the use of emerging tobacco and nicotine products and can also be leveraged to conduct survey experiments, generate pilot data, and address both cross-sectional and longitudinal research questions. RR1-10.2196/58203.

Essentials of Scientific Manuscript Review

There are multiple reasons for a clinician to consider serving as a manuscript reviewer, including improving their clinical knowledge and research skills, becoming a better writer, and making contributions to advancing scientific knowledge. Reviewers for the Arthroscopy family of journals can find essential tools on the journal websites, including a Journal Course for Writers and Reviewers: Checklists and Templates for Original Scientific Articles, Checklists and Templates for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, and a Research Pearls Collection. Arthroscopy reviewers provide journal editors with Confidential Comments, on which the editors heavily rely, summarizing study strengths and limitations as well as rationale supporting the reviewer’s recommendation as to whether the submission is recommended for publication. In addition, reviewers provide Comments to Authors suggesting opportunities to improve the research whether or not the article is recommended for publication; the goal is to provide helpful feedback. Key areas of reviewer focus are reproducible methods (like a cookbook), clinical (rather than statistical) significance, illustrative and well-labeled figures, and detailed figure legends. Most of all, reviewers must ensure that the conclusion of a study is based entirely on the study results and thus whether or not the study hypothesis is or is not supported by the results. Crucially, reviewers must ensure that authors resist the common temptation to state conclusions that go beyond or overreach the study results.

Biopuncture, A Multitarget Therapy in the Treatment of Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: state of the art.

The objective of this manuscript was to carry out a comprehensive review of the published information on the use of Biopuncture in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A scientific search was performed using online databases following the terms (Biopuncture) and (Knee Osteoarthritis) to identify scientific manuscripts that were related to the use of Biopuncture in the treatment of individuals with knee osteoarthritis. With the information found, a theoretical framework was integrated that describes the components of Biopuncture, its mechanism of action and practical topics for the application of the technique. Biopuncture appears to be a potential, simple and low-risk therapeutic strategy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, which is applied through periarticular subcutaneous injections, with multitarget mechanisms of action at various physiopathological levels such as the modulation of the inflammatory process, decreased peripheral sensitization, and stimulation of antidegenerative and trophic mechanisms. Perhaps it can be part of the integrative treatments for knee osteoarthritis.

Key Guidelines for Responding to Reviewers

Background The process of preparing a scientific manuscript is intricate, encompassing several critical stages, including pre-writing, research development, drafting, peer review, editing, publication, dissemination, and access. Among these, the peer review process (PRP) stands out as a pivotal component requiring seamless collaboration among editors, reviewers, and authors. Reviewers play a crucial role in assessing the manuscript’s quality and providing constructive feedback, which authors must adeptly navigate to enhance their work and meet journal standards. This process can often appear daunting and time-consuming, as authors are required to address numerous comments and requested changes. Authors are encouraged to perceive reviewers as consultants rather than adversaries, viewing their critiques as opportunities for improvement rather than personal attacks. Methods Opinion article. Aim To equip authors with practical strategies for engaging effectively in the PRP and improving their publication acceptance rates. Results Key guidelines include thoroughly understanding and prioritizing feedback, maintaining professionalism, and systematically addressing each comment. In cases of significant disagreement or misunderstanding, authors have the option to refer the issue to the editor. Crafting a well-organized and scientific “response to reviews” along with the revised manuscript can substantially increase the likelihood of acceptance. Best practices for writing an effective response to reviews include expressing gratitude, addressing major revisions first, seeking opinions from co-authors and colleagues, and adhering strictly to journal guidelines. Emphasizing the importance of planning responses, highlighting changes in the revised manuscript, and conducting a final review ensures all corrections are properly documented. Conclusion By following these guidelines, authors can enhance their manuscripts’ quality, foster positive relationships with reviewers, and ultimately contribute to scholarly advancement.

Review of image processing and artificial intelligence methodologies for apple leaf disease diagnosis

<span lang="EN-US">Apple leaf disease (ALD) potentially affects the apple tree's health by reducing fruit yield and its capability to grow healthy. The prime purpose of the proposed study is to review and assess the strengths and weaknesses associated with the frequently exercised methods of ALD diagnosis using image processing and artificial intelligence (AI). Although these are widely adopted in recent studies, the core notion is to find the pros and cons associated with the practical viability. A desk research methodology is undertaken to carry out proposed review work where a database of recent scientific manuscripts is collected and studied very closely. The existing approaches are reviewed concerning identified problems, adopted solutions, advantages, and limitations. Finally, the paper contributes towards offering insight into potential research gap which will guide the upcoming researchers to make wise decisions for planning their models. The results acquired from this review work show that generalized challenges of ALD are not addressed, less emphasis on illumination variability, reduced target to minimize complexity, lesser evidence towards real-time processing, no evidence towards interpretability, limitation of available dataset, and tradeoff-between image processing and AI.</span>

Risk factors affecting the food safety risk in food business operations for risk-based inspection: A systematic review.

Foodborne illnesses result in a high disease burden worldwide, making food safety control of food business operations (FBOs) an urgent issue. With public agencies and FBOs facing challenges in monitoring the complex food supply chain with limited resources, scientific and objective insights into those factors that are related to food safety at FBOs are needed. These factors can be used as input for risk-based inspection. We conducted a systematic review to identify and analyze risk factors affecting the FBOs' food safety risk. We used a set of predefined search strings in Scopus and Web of Science to search for scientific manuscripts published in the English language between January 1 2003 and February 1 2023. The review identified 53 relevant studies and 43 risk factors. The presence of certified personnel turned out to be the most cited factor. Nearly half of the extracted factors had only been investigated in one study. Additional challenges were identified for developing a universal ready-to-use list of factors for the building of a risk-based inspection method, such as the limitation in the applicability of identified factors in different types of FBOs, and the variability in conclusions between publications for certain factors (e.g., FBO location and inspection history), stressing the need for additional research. Future studies should also prioritize standardizing definitions and measurements, particularly regarding compliance factors. In general, the current list of factors brought forward in our review lays the groundwork for building a transparent, objective, and risk-based method for food safety inspections of FBOs.

Exploring the Bioactive Constituents and Pharmacological Activity of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, or Chinese Skullcap

Introduction: Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, a plant with therapeutic properties, has been extensively utilized in China for centuries. The extract derived from its roots is commonly referred to as Huang-Qin. Materials and Methods: The informative data were gathered from many electronic databases, including Scopus, Science Direct, PubMed, and Web of Science. The study criteria for selection included analyzing scientific manuscripts that specifically investigated phytoconstituents and their pharmacological effects. The keywords used were Scutellaria baicalensis, bioactive components, and pharmacological profile. Discussion: The main concern of this study is to enhance the accessibility of extensive research discoveries about the pharmacological potential of S. baicalensis. Results: S. baicalensis root has been utilized to manage dysentery, diarrhea, hypertension, insomnia, inflammation, respiratory infections, and hemorrhaging. Wogonoside and baicalin are the primary bioactive constituents obtained from S. baicalensis root. The flavones have been documented to possess many pharmacological properties, such as hepatoprotective, anti-cancer, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral, neuroprotective, and anticonvulsant activities. Conclusion: This manuscript's main concern is to enhance the accessibility of extensive research discoveries about the pharmacological potential of S. baicalensis.

UPAYA PENGENALAN EDITORIAL DAN PENULISAN JURNAL ILMIAH PADA TENAGA PENDIDIK DI SMP NEGERI 2 KAMPAR KIRI HILIR KABUPATEN KAMPAR

Abstract: Partner situation analysis, teachers become professional educators, especially for those who have received teacher certification. Teachers are required to write scientific articles published in scientific journals so that their work can be read by various groups in need. Partner problems, teachers are still not familiar with scientific editors in the context of publishing scientific manuscripts, there is still a lack of teacher knowledge about how to submit scientific manuscripts to scientific journal editorials to be published in scientific journals. Submitting scientific manuscripts is the first step for teachers in order to publish their scientific work during teaching. So far, teachers still do not understand what scientific journals are and also how to submit scientific manuscripts to editors so that they can be published in scientific journals. The target output to be achieved in this activity is a form of change in the knowledge and ability of teachers as educators to submit scientific manuscripts to editors to be able to publish their scientific manuscripts to scientific journals. The solution provided in this activity is to provide training on submitting scientific manuscripts to editorial to be published in scientific journals. Based on the results of the service that was carried out on December 15, 2016, information was obtained that there was a change in teacher knowledge about what scientific journal publishers are, the usefulness of publishers, submitting manuscripts to publishers and how strategies for writing articles so that they can be published in scientific journals.

Key Guidelines for Responding to Reviewers.

The process of preparing a scientific manuscript is intricate, encompassing several critical stages, including pre-writing, research development, drafting, peer review, editing, publication, dissemination, and access. Among these, the peer review process (PRP) stands out as a pivotal component requiring seamless collaboration among editors, reviewers, and authors. Reviewers play a crucial role in assessing the manuscript's quality and providing constructive feedback, which authors must adeptly navigate to enhance their work and meet journal standards. This process can often appear daunting and time-consuming, as authors are required to address numerous comments and requested changes. Authors are encouraged to perceive reviewers as consultants rather than adversaries, viewing their critiques as opportunities for improvement rather than personal attacks. Opinion article. To equip authors with practical strategies for engaging effectively in the PRP and improving their publication acceptance rates. Key guidelines include thoroughly understanding and prioritizing feedback, maintaining professionalism, and systematically addressing each comment. In cases of significant disagreement or misunderstanding, authors have the option to refer the issue to the editor. Crafting a well-organized and scientific "response to reviews" along with the revised manuscript can substantially increase the likelihood of acceptance. Best practices for writing an effective response to reviews include expressing gratitude, addressing major revisions first, seeking opinions from co-authors and colleagues, and adhering strictly to journal guidelines. Emphasizing the importance of planning responses, highlighting changes in the revised manuscript, and conducting a final review ensures all corrections are properly documented. By following these guidelines, authors can enhance their manuscripts' quality, foster positive relationships with reviewers, and ultimately contribute to scholarly advancement.

The General and Systemic Consequences of Obesity in Cats and Dogs

Obesity, is a life-threatening condition common among various animals, is a multisystemic disorder that may affect the gastrointestinal system, urinary system, reproductive system, respiratory system, and musculoskeletal system. According to various studies, more than 50% of cats and dogs are obese. Many proinflammatory and inflammatory cytokines, hormones, and enzymes play a part in the production of fat tissues that lead to obesity. Excessive deposition of fats give rise to conditions involving inflammation, oxidative stress and damage, immunomodulation, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, neoplasia, hypothyroidism, and insulin resistance. This review paper acquires the knowledge of various scientific manuscripts to discuss the development and consequences of obesity in pets especially cats and dogs.

From Data to Manuscript: A Strategy for Young Oncologists to Write a Scientific Paper

AbstractScientific manuscripts are the basis for the transmission of scientific data among physicians in all fields of medicine. To teach young oncologists the skills needed to author a paper, we decided to emulate how experienced clinicians perform this task. The first step is to create a spreadsheet with all the clinical data gathered and submit it to a statistical analysis using a statistical software package. The most important results are presented in the graphs and tables. The results should be explained in a logical and understandable manner. Writing the “Materials and Methods” section follows, with all the technical information that any other researcher may need to reproduce elsewhere the study in question. A critical-thinking stage, in which a review of the pertinent literature is conducted with the use of a reference management software, should provide all the knowledge and questions to write the “Introduction” and “Discussion” sections. The “Abstract” and “Title” are the final sections to be created. Following these steps, the author can correct the first draft of the manuscript for submission to a specific journal. Choosing the right journal and answering the reviewers' comments are also important steps in this process. Even if a young oncologist does not embark on an academic career, learning how to write a scientific manuscript is believed to be the best way to teach them how to read such manuscripts during their lifelong continuous self-education.

Peer review trends in six fisheries science journals

BackgroundAs the production of scientific manuscripts and journal options both increase, the peer review process remains at the center of quality control. Recent advances in understanding reviewer biases and behaviors along with electronic manuscript handling records have allowed unprecedented investigations into the peer review process.MethodsWe examined a sample of six journals within the field of fisheries science (and all published by the American Fisheries Society) specifically looking for changes in reviewer invitation rates, review time, patterns of reviewer agreements, and rejection rates relative to different forms of blinding.ResultsData from 6,606 manuscripts from 2011–2021 showed significant increases in reviewer invitations. Specifically, four journals showed statistically significant increases in reviewer invitations while two showed no change. Review times changed relatively little (± 2 weeks), and we found no concerning patterns in reviewer agreement. However, we documented a consistently higher rejection rate—around 20% higher—of double-blinded manuscripts when compared to single-blinded manuscripts.ConclusionsOur findings likely represent broader trends across fisheries science publications, and possibly extend to other life science disciplines. Because peer review remains a primary tool for scientific quality control, authors and editors are encouraged to understand the process and evaluate its performance at whatever level can help in the creation of trusted science. Minimally, our findings can help the six journals we investigated to better understand and improve their peer review processes.

Applying Machine Learning in Marketing: An Analysis Using the NMF and k-Means Algorithms

The integration of machine learning (ML) techniques into marketing strategies has become increasingly relevant in modern business. Utilizing scientific manuscripts indexed in the Scopus database, this article explores how this integration is being carried out. Initially, a focused search is undertaken for academic articles containing both the terms “machine learning” and “marketing” in their titles, which yields a pool of papers. These papers have been processed using the Supabase platform. The process has included steps like text refinement and feature extraction. In addition, our study uses two key ML methodologies: topic modeling through NMF and a comparative analysis utilizing the k-means clustering algorithm. Through this analysis, three distinct clusters emerged, thus clarifying how ML techniques are influencing marketing strategies, from enhancing customer segmentation practices to optimizing the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Automation of manuscript typographic formatting using MS Word

The article describes the goals, methods, and results of developing a set of versatile requirements for formatting scientific manuscripts, the application of which can be automated. The experience and results of testing the developed requirements and methods of their automation are presented. The set of requirements for formatting scientific manuscripts in an editable format allow the document to be circulated between the authors, editors, reviewers, and layout designers, thus optimizing labor- and time resources. The developed requirements meet the text document standards adopted in the Russian Federation and are approved by typographic specialists. The requirements are supported by built-in MS Word automation tools (macros) and are executed automatically. The author’s time spent on mastering the requirements and automation tools is compensated by accelerating the formatting of lengthy documents in the future. The requirements can be customized according to individual preferences and specific publisher requirements. The developed tools were tested as part of the specialized course “Preparation of a Scientific Article for Publication” at Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University. It was found that students become to acknowledge the importance of using formatting styles when the text is initially aligned according to the IMRAD format. By that means, the text structure and formatting tasks are interrelated, complementing each other during the article preparation process. The presented set of requirements seems promising in terms of developing a generally accepted standard.

ENHANCING TRANSLATION EDUCATION WITH RATPRO: A CAT TOOLS-BASED LEARNING MODEL

The translation process greatly determines the translation results. The translated text should have the same meaning as the source text but still maintain the natural elements. A creative translation model that can help translators produce good translations that have equivalence in meaning and good grammar is essential, considering that the translation process is not just a change of language but is a process of transferring meaning from the source language to the target language (Indonesian-English). RATPro (Read, Analyze, Transfer, Produce) Translation Model that is based on Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools can be used as a creative and innovative translation model that can help translation students transfer the language of scientific article manuscripts from the source language to the target language while maintaining the equivalence of meaning and naturalness of the language through excellent and correct grammar. RATPro (Read, Analyze, Transfer, Produce) Translation Model based on Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools can also make it easier for students to translate because it is based on digital recording. This research aims to develop a RATPro translation model based on Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools that are creative and innovative in translating scientific articles by students. The research model used is Research and Development (RnD), where research data is analyzed critically and validated to obtain valid and reliable results. The designedtranslation model will also be well used in translating authentic manuscripts in different manuscript fields.

How the readability of manuscript before journal submission advantages peer review process: Evidence from biomedical scientific publications

The practice of uploading preprints of scientific manuscripts prior to journal submission has become increasingly popular. As such, it is essential to understand the impact of the preprint version of a manuscript on the peer review process to facilitate the development of open peer review practices. In the current research, we analyze a dataset comprising 1,078 biomedical papers published in Nature Communications and eLife in 2019, along with their manuscript information posted on preprint servers and their peer review histories. Our investigation focuses on the relationship between the readability of manuscript before journal submission, as represented by preprints, and the sentimental features expressed by reviewers. Based on empirical analysis utilizing a linear regression model, it has been found that reviewers are inclined to express positive sentiments towards preprints characterized by technical language, as indicated by low value on the readability indices. Additional subgroup analysis suggests that this positive effect is more pronounced in papers with lower social and scientific impact, as indicated by online attention scores and scholarly views after publication, respectively. Overall, results of our analysis reveals that the utilization of technical language characterized by lower readability level in academic papers does not seem to hinder the peer review process in biomedical science, which has significant implications for the open peer review practice.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine's policy on large language model usage in manuscript preparation: Balancing innovation and responsibility

Large Language Models (LLMs) represent a transformative advancement in the preparation of medical scientific manuscripts, offering significant benefits such as reducing drafting time, enhancing linguistic precision, and aiding non-native English speakers. These models, which generate text by learning from extensive datasets, can streamline the publication process and maintain consistency across collaborative projects. However, their limitations, including the risk of generating plausible yet incorrect text and the potential for biases, necessitate careful oversight. Ethical concerns about accuracy, authorship, and transparency need to be carefully considered. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine has adopted a policy permitting LLM use with full disclosure and author responsibility, emphasizing the need for ongoing policy evolution in response to technological advancements.

How to be a good reviewer: A step-by-step guide for approaching peer review of a scientific manuscript.

The peer review process is critical to maintaining quality, reliability, novelty, and innovation in the scientific literature. However, the teaching of scientific peer review is rarely a component of formal scientific or clinical training, and even the most experienced peer reviewers express interest in continuing education. The objective of this review article is to summarize the collective perspectives of experienced journal editors about how to be a good reviewer in a step-by-step guide that can serve as a resource for the performance of peer review of a scientific manuscript. This is a narrative review. A review of the history and an overview of the modern-day peer review process are provided with attention to the role played by the reviewer, including important reasons for involvement in scientific peer review. The general components of a scientific peer review are described, and a model for how to structure a peer review report is provided. These concepts are also summarized in a reviewer checklist that can be used in real-time to develop and double-check one's reviewer report before submitting it. Peer review is a critically important service for maintaining quality in the scientific literature. Peer review of a scientific manuscript and the associated reviewer's report should assess specific details related to the accuracy, validity, novelty, and interpretation of a study's results. We hope that this article will serve as a resource and guide for reviewers of all levels of experience in the performance of peer review of a scientific manuscript.