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*Structured Abstract with no more than 400 words.
 
*Structured Abstract with no more than 400 words.
 
*“Key Points” summary (only for manuscript revisions; not necessary for initial submission): describing the Research Question, Findings, and Meaning, each composed of one sentence.
 
*“Key Points” summary (only for manuscript revisions; not necessary for initial submission): describing the Research Question, Findings, and Meaning, each composed of one sentence.
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*An Original Research Report can have no more than 12 listed authors. Other persons may be listed as collaborators in an online supplement: see authorship criteria below.
   
*The Introduction
 
*The Introduction
 
**This section should be focused and contain no more than 400 words. The Introduction succinctly describes, in a series of short paragraphs, the significance of the topic, pertinent background, rationale for the study, a priori study aims or objectives, and primary study hypothesis, and if appropriate, secondary study hypothesis.
 
**This section should be focused and contain no more than 400 words. The Introduction succinctly describes, in a series of short paragraphs, the significance of the topic, pertinent background, rationale for the study, a priori study aims or objectives, and primary study hypothesis, and if appropriate, secondary study hypothesis.
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*An Original Report contains up to 6 tables and/or figures. Online supplemental material can be provided when appropriate.
 
*An Original Report contains up to 6 tables and/or figures. Online supplemental material can be provided when appropriate.
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An Original Research Report contains up to '''4000 words''' (not counting the Abstract and references). References should be used sparingly. While recognition of previous work is understandable, and the main points in the argument should be supported with references, use of multiple references to justify a single point is discouraged. It is expected that the manuscript will '''not have more than 40 references''', and more than this number will require explanation in the cover letter and/or justification during the review process. Authors should be prepared to reduce the reference count on editorial direction in any revision.
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An Original Research Report can have '''no more than 12 listed authors'''. Other persons may be listed as collaborators in an online supplement: see authorship criteria below. It can contain up to '''4000 words''' (not counting the Abstract and references). References should be used sparingly. While recognition of previous work is understandable, and the main points in the argument should be supported with references, use of multiple references to justify a single point is discouraged. It is expected that the manuscript will '''not have more than 40 references''', and more than this number will require explanation in the cover letter and/or justification during the review process. Authors should be prepared to reduce the reference count on editorial direction in any revision.

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