Manuscript Type

Jurnal Plastik Rekonstruksi accepts manuscripts in the following categories. Authors are required to select the appropriate manuscript category and comply with the corresponding requirements for word count, abstract, keywords, figures, tables, references, and supplementary materials.

1. Original Articles

Original Articles report original research findings, including clinical studies, experimental investigations, and methodological developments relevant to plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Word Count: Maximum 4,000 words, including the abstract, main text, figure captions, and tables.

• Abstract: Structured, with a maximum of 250 words and the following sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

• Keywords: Five keywords selected from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).

• Figures and Tables: Maximum of 20 combined items. Each figure or table is equivalent to 250 words for word count purposes.

• References: No fixed limit.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles critically evaluate existing literature, synthesize current evidence, identify knowledge gaps, and discuss implications for clinical practice and future research. This category includes systematic reviews and narrative reviews.

• Systematic Reviews: Evidence-based reviews conducted using a clearly defined, reproducible methodology. Meta-analysis may be included when appropriate.

• Narrative Reviews: Critical, qualitative syntheses of selected literature addressing a broad or specific topic.

• Word Count: Maximum 4,800 words, including the abstract, main text, figure captions, and tables.

• Abstract: Maximum of 250 words. Systematic reviews must use a structured abstract, whereas narrative reviews may use an unstructured abstract.

• Keywords: Five keywords selected from MeSH.

• Figures and Tables: Maximum of 20 combined items. Each figure or table is equivalent to 250 words for word count purposes.

• References: No fixed limit.

3. Case Reports

Case Reports describe individual clinical cases that provide clinically relevant insights into diagnosis, treatment, surgical management, or patient outcomes.

• Word Count: Maximum 1,000 words, including the abstract.

• Abstract: Unstructured, with a maximum of 250 words.

• Keywords: Three to five keywords selected from MeSH.

• Figures and Tables: Maximum of four combined items. These items are excluded from the word count.

• References: Maximum of 10.

4. Case Series

Case Series describe two or more patients with similar clinical conditions, diagnostic characteristics, or treatment approaches. The manuscript should highlight relevant clinical patterns, treatment outcomes, and lessons that may inform clinical practice.

• Word Count: Maximum 1,500 words.

• Abstract: Unstructured, with a maximum of 250 words.

• Keywords: Three to five keywords selected from MeSH.

• Figures and Tables: Maximum of five combined items. These items are excluded from the word count.

• References: Maximum of 15.

5. Ideas and Innovations

Ideas and Innovations present novel surgical techniques, clinical concepts, procedural modifications, or innovative approaches to patient management in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Word Count: Maximum 1,500 words.

• Abstract: Structured, with a maximum of 250 words, using the following sections where applicable: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

• Keywords: Five keywords selected from MeSH.

• Figures and Tables: Maximum of five combined items. These items are excluded from the word count.

• References: Maximum of 15.

6. Editorials

Editorials provide expert perspectives on published articles, emerging issues in plastic and reconstructive surgery, developments in clinical practice, or matters related to journal policy.

• Word Count: Maximum 1,000 words.

• Abstract: Optional. If included, the abstract must be unstructured and limited to 100 words.

• Keywords: Three to five keywords if an abstract is provided.

• Figures and Tables: Maximum of one combined item. This item is excluded from the word count.

• References: No fixed limit.

7. Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor provide brief scholarly communications responding to articles published in the journal or addressing relevant scientific, clinical, or professional issues.

• Word Count: Maximum 300 words.

• Abstract: Not required.

• Keywords: Not required.

• Figures and Tables: Maximum of one combined item. This item is excluded from the word count.

• References: Maximum of five.

8. Viewpoints

Viewpoints present informed opinions, critical perspectives, or discussions of scientific, clinical, ethical, or professional issues relevant to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Unlike Letters to the Editor, Viewpoints do not need to address a specific article published in the journal.

• Word Count: Maximum 1,000 words.

• Abstract: Not required.

• Keywords: Not required.

• Figures and Tables: Maximum of three combined items. These items are excluded from the word count.

• References: Maximum of 10.

9. Video Articles

Video Articles present educational audiovisual material demonstrating surgical techniques, clinical procedures, or case management in plastic and reconstructive surgery. This category includes the following subtypes:

• Video Case Reports: Presentations of individual clinical cases, with a maximum of 1,000 words, including the abstract.

• Video Case Series: Presentations of multiple related clinical cases, with a maximum of 1,500 words.

• Surgical Technique Videos: Educational presentations demonstrating surgical techniques or procedural approaches, with a maximum of 1,500 words.

• Abstract: Structured, with a maximum of 250 words, using sections appropriate to the manuscript subtype.

• Keywords: Four to six keywords selected from MeSH.

• Figures, Tables, and Video Files: Maximum of five combined items. Video files must not exceed 12 minutes in duration or 300 MB in file size.

• References: The applicable reference limit should follow the corresponding manuscript subtype: 10 for Video Case Reports, 15 for Video Case Series, and 15 for Surgical Technique Videos.