YellowMark Publishing House accepts a broad range of article types to facilitate the effective and transparent communication of research across disciplines. Each article type has a specific objective, structure, and scope, ensuring that authors can select the most appropriate format for their work.
Overview
All submissions must comply with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines. Every manuscript undergoes plagiarism screening and rigorous single-anonymized peer review prior to publication.
Accepted articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and published in HTML and PDF formats on our open-access platform for immediate global accessibility.
1. Original Research
Purpose:
Original Research articles represent the foundation of scholarly communication. They report complete, data-driven investigations that make a clear contribution to scientific understanding, including novel findings, confirmatory analyses, or replication studies.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
Details:
Authors should provide sufficient methodological detail to ensure reproducibility. Studies reporting negative or confirmatory results are equally valued when scientifically justified. Statistical rigor, ethical approval (if applicable), and data transparency are required.
2. Methods
Purpose:
Methods articles introduce innovative or substantially improved experimental, analytical, or computational approaches that enhance research reproducibility and efficiency.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction (objectives and rationale)
- Materials and Equipment
- Step-by-Step Procedure
- Validation and Troubleshooting
- Discussion
Details:
Authors should provide detailed procedural steps, validation data, and notes on limitations or potential improvements. When applicable, deposition of code or workflow in open repositories is encouraged.
3. Review Articles
Purpose:
Review articles synthesize and critically evaluate existing research to provide comprehensive perspectives on progress, controversies, and emerging directions within a field.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Thematic Subsections
- Discussion and Future Perspectives
Details:
Reviews must be evidence-based, balanced, and integrative. Authors should summarize major findings, identify gaps in current understanding, and outline potential research opportunities. Inclusion of visual summaries or conceptual models is encouraged.
4. Mini Review
Purpose:
Mini Reviews offer concise overviews of recent developments or niche areas of research that may not warrant a full-length review but still provide significant scholarly value.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Thematic Summary
- Discussion
Details:
Ideal for summarizing specialized topics, methodological innovations, or emerging research trends. Mini Reviews should emphasize clarity, focus, and succinct synthesis.
5. Hypothesis and Theory
Purpose:
These articles propose new conceptual frameworks, models, or hypotheses that reinterpret existing data or offer novel explanations for observed phenomena.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Theoretical Framework and Supporting Rationale
- Discussion
Details:
Submissions should include sufficient reasoning and references to support the plausibility of the hypothesis or model. Authors are encouraged to discuss potential experimental approaches to validate their proposed theory.
6. Perspective
Purpose:
Perspective articles present an expert's viewpoint on significant issues, emerging paradigms, or future directions in research or policy.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Core Discussion
- Conclusion
Details:
Perspectives are interpretative and forward-looking. They should offer a reasoned analysis supported by existing literature and highlight opportunities, risks, or ethical considerations in the field.
7. Data Report
Purpose:
Data Reports facilitate open science by describing well-curated datasets that can be reused by other researchers for validation, meta-analysis, or new investigations.
Structure:
- Introduction
- Data Collection and Methods
- Data Description and Repository Information
- Summary and Reuse Notes
Details:
Authors must deposit datasets in recognized public repositories (e.g., Dryad, Zenodo) with accessible links or DOIs. The manuscript should focus on dataset quality, structure, and potential reuse rather than interpretation.
8. Brief Research Report
Purpose:
Brief Research Reports are concise manuscripts presenting preliminary findings, pilot data, or incremental results that advance ongoing work.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
Details:
These submissions are ideal for small-scale studies, replication efforts, or methodological refinements. Clarity in data presentation and contextual discussion of the findings are essential.
9. Case Report
Purpose:
Documents unique, rare, or instructive clinical cases that provide valuable insights into diagnosis, management, or therapeutic innovation.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Case Presentation (chronological description)
- Investigations and Management
- Outcome and Follow-Up
- Discussion (clinical relevance and literature context)
Details:
- Case Reports must highlight educational or clinical significance.
- Informed consent is mandatory for all identifiable patient information.
- Anonymization must be thorough, and identifiers removed.
- Reports should discuss clinical implications and key lessons learned.
- Useful for highlighting rare conditions, unexpected responses, or new clinical observations.
Important: Informed consent is required for all identifiable images and patient information. Anonymization must be thorough, and all identifiers must be removed.
10. Clinical Images
Purpose:
Showcases high-quality, visually instructive medical or scientific images that illustrate critical diagnostic or educational findings.
Structure:
- Short Title
- Image(s) and Captions
- Brief Description of the Case or Finding
- Short Discussion and Clinical Relevance
Details:
- Clinical Images must be accompanied by a concise explanatory text.
- Informed consent is required for identifiable images.
- Image quality must meet publication standards (minimum 300 dpi, clear contrast).
- Descriptions should focus on diagnostic significance and take-home messages.
11. Opinion
Purpose:
Opinion articles allow authors to express informed, scholarly viewpoints on current research, theoretical debates, or policy implications.
Structure:
- Introduction
- Argument and Supporting Evidence
- Discussion and Implications
Details:
Opinions should be analytical and constructive, encouraging academic dialogue rather than polemic argumentation. Authors should substantiate claims with credible evidence and ensure an objective tone.
12. Editorial
Purpose:
Editorials are invited articles authored by editors or guest editors to introduce a special issue, discuss journal developments, or comment on emerging research themes.
Structure:
- Introduction and Context
- Overview of Issue Content
- Broader Perspective and Closing Remarks
Details:
Editorials should be concise, informative, and reflective of the journal's mission and vision. They may include citations but should not present unpublished data.
13. Technology and Code
Purpose:
Technology and Code articles describe new computational tools, algorithms, databases, or software that significantly improve scientific research and analysis.
Structure:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methodology or Code Description
- Application Examples and Validation
- Discussion
Details:
Authors must provide repository links (e.g., GitHub, SourceForge) with documentation, licensing details, and usage instructions. Emphasis should be placed on accessibility, scalability, and reproducibility.
General Notes
- All manuscripts must follow YellowMark's Author Guidelines, including formatting, ethics, and citation requirements.
- Manuscripts should present sufficient methodological and analytical detail to ensure reproducibility.
- Submissions are managed exclusively via the YellowMark Submission Portal.
- Supplementary materials such as data files, videos, and appendices are encouraged to enhance transparency and depth.
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