Manuscript Types
ElectroSenses accepts the following categories of manuscripts:
- Original Research
- Clinical Studies
- Short Communications
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
- Narrative Reviews
- Methodological / Technical Papers
- Case Reports & Case Series
- Consensus Statements / Position Papers
- Editorials
- Letters to the Editor
Authors should select the manuscript type that best corresponds to their work.
Limit Overview
| Manuscript Type | Word Limit | Abstract | Figures/Tables |
| Original Research | 5,000 | ≤300 | up to 8 |
| Clinical Studies | 5,000 | ≤300 | up to 8 |
| Short Communication | 2,500 | ≤200 | up to 4 |
| Systematic Review / Meta-analysis | 7,000 | ≤300 | up to 10 |
| Narrative Review | 6,000 | ≤300 | up to 8 |
| Methodological Paper | 4,000 | ≤250 | up to 6 |
| Case Report / Case Series | 2,000 | ≤200 | up to 3 |
| Consensus / Position Paper | 5,000 | ≤300 | flexible |
| Editorial | 1,500 | none | up to 2 |
| Letter to the Editor | 500 | none | none |
Original Research
Original Research articles present novel scientific findings derived from experimental studies, clinical investigations, observational studies, or theoretical analyses.
These manuscripts should report original data supported by appropriate study design, methodology, and statistical analysis.
Examples include:
- laboratory-based mechanistic research
- investigations of biological effects of electromagnetic fields
- environmental exposure studies
- translational research linking molecular findings to clinical outcomes
Structure
Manuscripts should follow the standard scientific structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 5,000 words
- Abstract: up to 300 words
- Figures/Tables: up to 8
- References: no strict limit
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Clinical Studies
Clinical Studies include observational or interventional investigations involving human participants, including prospective or retrospective research.
These studies may examine:
- environmental exposures and health outcomes
- clinical manifestations related to environmental or electromagnetic factors
- diagnostic or therapeutic interventions
- physiological, biochemical, or genetic markers in human populations
Ethical requirements
Manuscripts must include:
- ethics committee or institutional review board approval
- confirmation of informed consent where applicable
- clinical trial registration number where relevant
Structure
Clinical Studies follow the same structure as Original Research articles.
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 5,000 words
- Abstract: up to 300 words
- Figures/Tables: up to 8
- References: no strict limit
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Short Communications
Short Communications report concise scientific findings of immediate interest that may not require the length or depth of a full research article.
These submissions are appropriate for:
- preliminary or pilot studies
- focused experimental observations
- early-stage findings that may stimulate further investigation
- limited but important datasets
Although shorter in length, Short Communications must still demonstrate scientific rigor and methodological transparency.
Structure
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- References
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 2,500 words
- Abstract: up to 200 words
- Figures/Tables: up to 4
- References: up to 30
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses synthesize and critically evaluate existing scientific literature using structured and transparent methodology.
Authors must clearly describe:
- databases searched
- search strategies and keywords
- inclusion and exclusion criteria
- quality assessment of included studies
- statistical methods used for data synthesis
Authors are encouraged to follow reporting standards such as PRISMA.
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 7,000 words
- Abstract: up to 300 words
- Figures/Tables: up to 10
- References: no strict limit
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Narrative Reviews
Narrative Reviews provide scholarly and critical overviews of research developments within a specific scientific field relevant to the journal.
These articles may summarize emerging scientific concepts, theoretical frameworks, or interdisciplinary developments across environmental medicine, bioelectromagnetics, and related fields.
Narrative reviews should present a balanced, evidence-based analysis of the literature.
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 6,000 words
- Abstract: up to 300 words
- Figures/Tables: up to 8
- References: flexible
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Methodological / Technical Papers
Methodological or Technical Papers describe new experimental methods, analytical techniques, measurement approaches, or diagnostic tools.
These articles should include:
- detailed description of the methodology
- validation or benchmarking of the method
- discussion of potential applications and limitations
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 4,000 words
- Abstract: up to 250 words
- Figures/Tables: up to 6
- References: up to 40
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Case Reports & Case Series
Case Reports and Case Series describe individual clinical cases or small groups of patients presenting novel or unusual observations.
These reports may include:
- unusual clinical manifestations associated with environmental exposures
- unexpected physiological responses to environmental or electromagnetic factors
- novel therapeutic responses or diagnostic findings
- observations generating new scientific hypotheses
Documentation of patient consent and ethical approval must be provided where applicable.
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 2,000 words
- Abstract: up to 200 words
- Figures/Tables: up to 3
- References: up to 20
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Consensus Statements & Position Papers
Consensus Statements and Position Papers present expert recommendations or agreed scientific perspectives developed by groups of researchers or professional organizations.
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 5,000 words
- Abstract: up to 300 words
- Figures/Tables: flexible
- References: flexible
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Editorials
Editorials are short perspective articles written by the Editor-in-Chief, editorial board members, or invited experts.
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 1,500 words
- Abstract: not required
- Figures/Tables: up to 2
- References: up to 10
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor provide brief scientific communications or comments related to articles published in the journal or topics relevant to its scope.
Length and limits
- Word limit: up to 500 words
- Abstract: not required
- Figures/Tables: usually none
- References: up to 5
Word limits apply to the main manuscript text and usually exclude references, tables, and figure legends.