Article Types We Accept at OpenMed
At OpenMed Research, we are committed to embracing the full spectrum of scholarly communication. We understand that impactful research can take many forms — beyond conventional journal articles. To foster inclusivity, transparency, and innovation in scientific publishing, we accept a wide range of traditional and non-traditional article types. Whether you're submitting a systematic review, a video abstract, or a dataset descriptor, our platform provides an open-access avenue to share your work with the global research community.
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| Article Type | Description | Peer Review | Open to Preprints? |
|---|---|---|---|
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Original Research Article |
Reports on new empirical findings or data. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Systematic Review / Meta-analysis
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Comprehensive reviews using structured methodologies like PRISMA.
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Yes |
Yes |
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Short Communication / Brief Report
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Preliminary or concise findings of high relevance.
|
Yes |
Yes |
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Case Report / Case Series
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Clinical cases offering new insights or unique treatment approaches.
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Yes |
Yes |
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Review Article
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Narrative synthesis of existing knowledge, theory, or methodologies.
|
Yes |
Yes |
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Commentary / Perspective / Opinion
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Expert viewpoints, reflections, and commentaries on recent topics.
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Yes |
Yes |
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Methods Article / Protocol
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Detailed descriptions of innovative methodologies or study protocols.
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Yes |
Yes |
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Editorial |
Written by editorial board members or invited experts to highlight key issues.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Technical Note / Toolkits
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Reports on novel tools, technologies, databases, or models used in research or clinical care.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Video Article / Visual Abstract
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Short, visual content including procedural videos, animations, or narrated slide decks.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Infographic / Illustrated Summary
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Graphical representations of research findings or methodologies.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Registered Report
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Study plans peer-reviewed and published before results are known to improve reproducibility.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Data Note / Dataset Descriptor
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Descriptions of valuable datasets, their structure, collection methods, and potential use cases.
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Limited |
Yes |
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PPT Summary or Conference Slide Deck
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Accepted scientific presentations with commentary, context, and metadata.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Policy Brief / Healthcare Insight
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Evidence-based recommendations or observations relevant to health policy or practice.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Education Material / Learning Module
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Educational content, lecture notes, or student-led scholarly output.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Negative or Null Results Article
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Reporting studies with negative or inconclusive results to reduce publication bias.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Replication Study
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Studies that attempt to replicate findings from previously published research.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Patient Voice / Community Insight
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Articles co-authored with patients or communities sharing lived experiences in health research.
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Limited |
Yes |
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Conference Abstract / Poster Summary
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Published abstracts and high-quality conference posters with appropriate editorial checks.
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Limited |
Yes |
🎥 Video Article / Narrated PPT Submission
Submit your findings as a 5-10 minute video or PowerPoint narration to help disseminate your research visually. We provide tools for formatting and embedding video files, ideal for procedural methods, case walkthroughs, or explaining complex mechanisms.
📊 Dataset Papers & Repositories
If your research revolves around data generation, we invite you to publish Dataset Descriptors, complete with metadata and links to repositories (e.g., Figshare, Dryad). These entries are citable and indexed.
🧪 Research Toolkits / Clinical Pathways
Have a clinical protocol, diagnostic algorithm, or decision-support tool? We welcome structured toolkits that can be directly used by researchers, clinicians, or educators.
📚 Educational & Training Materials
We support lecture notes, teaching videos, MOOC modules, and simulation templates. Each submission is peer-reviewed for academic and instructional value.
🗣️ Patient & Public Involvement Content
Recognizing the critical role of community and patient engagement, we invite collaborative articles reflecting community-driven priorities, co-produced content, and lay summaries of research.
If you’re unsure which article type best fits your work, feel free to contact our editorial team. We’re happy to guide you toward the format that will showcase your work most effectively — whether it’s a policy brief, a visual abstract, or a full research paper.
📩 E-mail: info@openmedresearch.com
By supporting both traditional and emerging article formats, OpenMed Research:
- Reduces publication bias
- Enhances reproducibility
- Encourages transparency
- Promotes interdisciplinary learning
- Fosters inclusivity of underrepresented contributions