The objective of a scientific paper is to communicate the motivation .for performing the investigation or experiment, and to explain the study design, method of execution, results obtained, and meaning of the results. Distinguishing features of scientific papers are clear and concise writing to inform other scientists about the subject, and documentation of the processes involved in reaching the conclusion. Thus, correct English, free of typographical errors, is critical in a finished manuscript. Contrary to some notions, the composition of a well—written scientific paper should be more clear and precise than that of work in other disciplines. A standard format, with some variations, is often used in scientific journals. Although the following discussions are especially formulated to help authors writing manuscripts for publication in the Bioelectromagnetics journal, the information provide should also be helpful for those writing scientific papers for publication in other journals.
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