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and characteristics of samples studied, such with previous studies to show new knowledge
as gender, age, weight, in the case of research which may confirm or show the difference from
studies in humans or animals. In addition, per- previous knowledge that has been reported
mission to use any pieces of equipment used before. In addition, the discussion should
must be provided from the person attending obviously describe the results that are not as
the study and approval from the relevant ethics expected and try to explain the new aspect
committee. In the case of plant research, there that show the importance of the results in fill
should be sample voucher specimens collected the previous studies. Furthermore, this part
from plants that are used for research that may can use other studies results to explain this
be preserved for reference at an arboretum or study or use result in this study to explain other
the institution. In part of method, the author studies.
should specify the study design, qualitative New knowledge refers to the new prin-
study; mixed methods; population; sample; ciple, new theory, new information or new
and sample size calculation (if any); random- relationship which can be concluded from this
ization, interventions, and procedures such as study.
methods or medications used to treat, types
and sizes of drugs used. In addition, if it is a Conclusions:
commonly known method, specify this in the This part should conclude from all results
reference. In contrast, if it is a new method, and discussion of this study. In addition,
the author should explain to the reader to un- the conclusion should show and describe
derstand data collection tools; data collection whether the result related to the objective
methods; data analysis methods; statistics or not. Moreover, the author should suggest
used; consent request; request for approval the use of research in policy level, operation
from the human research ethics committee, or level in the agency or applying in other areas.
the animal care and use committee (for science Furthermore, the author should suggest some
research) aspect for further studies or provide research
questions for further research. However, sug-
Results: gestions should relate to the study or conclu-
This part describes the results from the sion.
study according to the topic of the study.
Make it clear and easy to understand. Use the Recommendations:
tables as appropriate, showing only important This section may be divided into two
numbers. sub-sections: (1) general recommendations
and (2) future studies recommendations. Both
Discussion: sub-sections should be linked to, or derived

This part is important for academic from, the results or conclusions of the study.
articles. This part shows whether this study
can achieve its objectives or not in searching Tables and Figures:
new knowledge or filling the gap of knowledge The author should select only necessary
Moreover, the discussion should compare table or figure. Every table and figure must