Oxton Science Journal publishes several article types. Each has a defined purpose, structure and length. Word limits exclude the abstract, references, tables and figures. Authors select the type during submission; editors may suggest a more appropriate type at screening.

Original Article

Full reports of original empirical research (up to 5,000 words). Structure: Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion. Must report ethics approval and follow the reporting guideline appropriate to the design (CONSORT for trials, STROBE for observational studies, etc.). Up to 6 tables/figures and 40 references are recommended.

Review Article

Narrative or integrative reviews that critically synthesize a field (up to 6,000 words). Authors must describe the literature search and selection strategy. Reviews should add interpretation and direction, not merely summarize.

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Reviews conducted with an explicit, reproducible protocol (up to 6,000 words). Must follow PRISMA, include a flow diagram and state prospective registration (e.g., PROSPERO) where applicable. Meta-analyses must report the statistical model and heterogeneity assessment.

Brief Communication

Concise reports of original findings of immediate interest (up to 2,000 words, up to 2 tables/figures, up to 20 references). Abbreviated IMRaD structure.

Case Report

Reports of one or more instructive clinical or scientific cases (up to 2,000 words). Must follow the CARE guidelines, include informed consent for publication and emphasize the lesson learned.

Study Protocol

Detailed descriptions of planned or ongoing studies (up to 4,000 words). Prospective registration is required; protocols receive a citable record before results are available.

Methodological Paper

Development, adaptation or validation of instruments, methods or analytical approaches (up to 5,000 words), with adequate reporting of psychometric or analytical properties.

Letter to the Editor

Comments on previously published articles or brief scientific observations (up to 1,000 words, up to 8 references). The authors of a discussed article may be invited to respond.

Editorial

Commissioned by the editorial board to discuss the journal's scope, a published article or a topic of scientific relevance.