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Manuscript Categories

Unified Citation Journals accept a diverse range of manuscript types to accommodate the varied needs of the academic, clinical, and industrial research communities. To ensure appropriate handling and peer review, submissions are classified into three main categories based on the scope, content, and purpose of the article.

Alpha Category Articles

These are high-impact, peer-reviewed, and methodologically rigorous article types that contribute significantly to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

• Original Research – Comprehensive studies presenting new data and findings.

• Systematic Review – In-depth synthesis of existing literature using systematic methodology.

• Review – Broad, critical summaries of research on a particular topic.

• Clinical Trial – Reports of interventional studies involving human participants.

• Hypothesis & Theory – Conceptual frameworks and theoretical propositions.

• Methods – Detailed descriptions of new or improved experimental techniques or protocols.

• Technology and Code – Development of novel tools, software, or computational models.

• Study Protocol – Pre-registered methodologies outlining upcoming or ongoing studies.

• Registered Report – Peer-reviewed study designs reviewed prior to data collection.

• Policy and Practice Reviews – Analytical reviews of policies and practices relevant to research and implementation.

  Purpose: To provide validated and reproducible contributions to scientific research with broad implications and utility.

Beta Category Articles

These represent focused, often preliminary, educational, or conceptual contributions, offering valuable insights within specific contexts.

• Brief Research Report – Concise reports of data-driven research with limited scope.

• Case Report – Detailed presentations of a single case with clinical or methodological relevance.

• Case Study – Exploratory analysis of an individual, group, event, or context.

• Mini Review – Targeted literature summaries on specific subtopics.

• Perspective – Author viewpoints on emerging topics, trends, or controversies.

• Policy Brief – Concise analyses offering policy recommendations.

• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy – Scholarly work on educational design, practices, and instructional strategies.

• Community Conceptual Analysis – Community-driven discussions on theoretical frameworks or social constructs.

  Purpose: To promote academic dialogue, educational practices, and the early dissemination of ideas and findings.

Gamma Category Articles

These include editorial, reflective, conceptual, or outreach-oriented content. They are typically non-empirical and meant to stimulate discourse, engagement, or correction.

• Editorial – Editor-authored commentary on journal scope, issues, or special editions.

• Opinion – Subjective interpretations or arguments on current topics.

• Commentary – Reflections or critiques on published articles.

• Book Review – Critical evaluations of newly published academic books.

• Data Report – Descriptive presentation of datasets with minimal interpretation.

• Correction – Amendments to previously published material.

• Field Grand Challenge – Visionary perspectives outlining major challenges in a discipline.

• Specialty Grand Challenge – Identifies key issues within subfields or specialty areas.

• Core Concept (Young Minds) – Educational content aimed at engaging young or non-expert audiences.

• New Discovery (Young Minds) – Simplified reports of recent findings for youth-oriented platforms.

  Purpose: To enrich the scholarly ecosystem with commentary, educational outreach, and strategic reflections.