Templates

In this section the authors will find the formats to submit the different types of articles, as well as a checklist for their revision before sending.

Your manuscript must be sent together with the documents presented below, the formats can be downloaded here:

• Affidavit Format.
• ICMJE’s Conflict of Interest Declaration Form (1 per author).
• Cover letter.
• Informative first page.

Further, authors are advised to use the following guidelines to improve the presentation of their manuscripts:

• Human research: Helsinki Declaration as revised in 2013
• Observational studies: STROBE guidelines
• Observational studies: STROBE (combined)
• Observational studies (cohort studies): STROBE (cohort studies)
• Observational studies (case-control studies): STROBE (case-control studies)
• Observational studies (cross-sectional studies): STROBE (cross-sectional studies)
• Systematic reviews and meta-analyzes: PRISMA guidelines
• Case reports: CARE guidelines
• Clinical trials: CONSORT
• Animal Studies: ARRIVE
• Diagnostic studies: STARD

You can consult additional guidelines, depending on the type of manuscript to be submitted, at https://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/