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* references follow AMA reference style
* All submissions must comply with the reporting guideline appropriate to the study design (see [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.equator-network.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CD.Barmpoudi%40Elsevier.Com%7C2e0f89e0b6d9468fee6808dee0d40777%7C9274ee3f94254109a27f9fb15c10675d%7C0%7C0%7C639195398430980969%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BU8PCcP6IENohrnz3wROJTBkuaM8MxlUquOBPXx3yt4%3D&reserved=0 EQUATOR Network])
* Each manuscript must comply with the maximum word count specified for its article type. Please note that in-text citations are not included in the word count, and abstract word limits are additional to the main text limits outlined below.
* Authors must indicate the reporting guideline used in the Author Checklist and submit the completed corresponding Standards of Reporting Checklist together with the cover letter at the time of submission.
* STROBE for observational cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies
* Formatting requirements are up to 3000 words, up to 40 references, and a maximum of 6 tables and figures combined (supplementary material encouraged). A structured abstract of up to 250 words and highlights are required.
* Submit files with .doc/.docx extensions for Word and .tex for LaTeX files.
* Double-column formatting is only permitted for LaTeX submissions.
* You are required to provide a concise and factual abstract that does not exceed 250 words. The abstract should:
** State the purpose of your paper.
** Outline basic procedures followed.
** Ιnclude your main findings, their statistical significance, where applicable, and your principal conclusions.
** Emphasize new and important aspects of your study or observations.
* Some guidelines re: abstracts:
** Abstracts must be able to stand alone, as abstracts are often presented separately from the article.
** Avoid references. If any are essential to include, ensure that you cite the author(s) and year(s).
** Avoid non-standard or uncommon abbreviations. If any are essential to include, ensure they are defined within your abstract at first mention.

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