Discussion and Conclusion
- Summarize the meaning of the results
- Answer the questions and address the hypothesis stated in the Introduction
- Discuss relevant studies from existing research and explain how the current study adds to the existing knowledge
- Highlight any unexpected findings
- Note strengths and weaknesses of the study design
- Propose directions for future research and how they can be achieved
Other information
- References
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- Readers can examine the references for clarification on topics mentioned throughout the text
- Funding sources
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- Pay attention to Conflict of Interest
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- Supplemental materials
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- Reasons include journal limits to the number of tables/figures or data perceived to be less important (but potentially useful) with respect to the main hypothesis