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

Gasparyan, Armen Yuri, Ayvazyan, Lilit, Blackmore, Heather, Kitas, George D.·2011·Rheumatology International
DOI 10.1007/s00296-011-1999-3
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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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Authors
Gasparyan, A. Y., Ayvazyan, L., Blackmore, H., & Kitas, G. D.
Venue
Rheumatology International
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2011-07-29
Volume
31
Issue
11
Pages
1409-1417
ISSN
  • 0172-8172
  • 1437-160X
DOI
10.1007/s00296-011-1999-3
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Language
en
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Gasparyan, A. Y., Ayvazyan, L., Blackmore, H., & Kitas, G. D. (2011). Writing a narrative biomedical review: considerations for authors, peer reviewers, and editors. Rheumatology International. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-011-1999-3