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====== Letter ======

==== Letter (Scientific Publication) ====

**Definition:** A *Letter* in scientific journals is a brief, peer-reviewed communication typically used to present **preliminary findings**, **novel observations**, **hypotheses**, or **comments** on previously published work.

=== Characteristics ===
  * Short format (usually 500–1500 words)
  * No abstract (in most cases)
  * Limited number of tables or figures (often 1–2)
  * Few references
  * Peer-reviewed, often with expedited review
  * Does not include full methodology or detailed statistical analysis

=== Common Types ===
  * Preliminary research results
  * Brief case reports or case series
  * New clinical or physiological observations
  * Hypothesis proposals
  * Commentary or critique on previous publications

=== Note ===
Letters may also be referred to as:
  * ''Short communications''
  * ''Brief reports''
  * ''Correspondence''

Despite their brevity, letters are **indexed and citable** in databases such as PubMed and may have significant academic value.


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see [[Referral Letter]]