Guideline for FOE Featured Columns
Research Articles & Review Articles are the main formats of publication in Frontiers of Optoelectronics (FOE). FOE also publishes material in other formats, as detailed below.
● Comment
● Letter to the Editors
● Letter
● Research Highlight
Guidelines for FOE Comment
In FOE, a "Comment" is a type of article that offers the author's perspective or opinion on a published article or a topic of discussion. It is usually brief and do not contain original research data; instead, it relies on the author's viewpoints based on new experimental data or theoretical prediction, or the author's expertise and experience to support the arguments.
Typically, a FOE "Comment" should better have 800~1000 words with 1 figure/table/graph at most and no more than 5 references.
Here are some guidelines for writing a "Comment":
• Focus on a Specific Topic: Comments should focus on a particular published study, book, or report that the author wishes to draw attention to or critique.
• Contextual Understanding: The author must have a deep understanding of the topic, and place the discussion within the broader context of the field.
• Clear Opinions: Comments should clearly state the author's opinion on the matter. This can include agreement or disagreement with the original work, or it can introduce a new perspective on the subject.
• Supporting Evidence: While Comments do not contain original data, they should be supported by evidence. This can include references to other studies, theoretical frameworks, or the author's own experience.
• Timeliness: Comments should be relevant and timely, often responding to recent publications or discussions in the field.
It is suggested to include the following elements in a "Comment":
• Introduction: Provide context for the original article. Explain the significance of the original work and its implications in the field.
• Main Body: Presents perspective or opinion on a published article or a topic that is focused. The content of the main body can be organized along different logics:
· Agreement/Disagreement: Clearly state your agreement or disagreement with the original article/articles, and support your stance with evidence from the literature or your own experience.
· New Insights/Perspectives: Offer new insights or perspectives that were not covered in the original article/articles, and discuss how these insights might affect the interpretation or application of the original findings.
· Critique: Critique any weaknesses or limitations in the original study, and suggest ways these limitations might be addressed in future research.
· Recommendations: Offer recommendations based on your analysis, and discuss potential implications for further research, application, or policy.
• Conclusion: Summarize the key points of your commentary. Reiterate the importance of your perspective and its contribution to the discourse.
• References (no more than 5): List only the most relevant references that support your commentary.
Guidelines for FOE Letter to the Editors
In FOE, a "Letter to the Editors" is a letter write to the editors of the journal that briefly reports novel and particularly interesting concepts, and provides timely results that will be subsequently reported in a full-length research article. It is often a fast-tracked publication due to its urgency and importance.
Typically, a FOE "Letter to the Editors" should better have 1500~2000 words with 3 figures/tables/graphs at most and no more than 10 references.
Here are some guidelines for writing a "Letter to the Editors":
• Focus: Letter to the Editors usually concentrates on a single, specific research finding or discovery, rather than provide a comprehensive overview of a topic.
• Originality: Letter to the Editors should present novel and particularly interesting concepts that are of immediate interest to the scientific community.
• Timeliness: Letter to the Editors should provide timely results that will be subsequently reported in a full-length research article. Due to its urgency and importance, it is typically fast-tracked for immediate publication.
It is suggested to include the following elements in a "Letter to the Editors":
• Start with “Dear Editors” and End with authors’ name and institutions.
• Summary of Findings: Present the key results of your study using clear and concise language. Focus on the most significant findings that contribute to the understanding of the topic.
• Significance and Impact: Explain why these findings are important based on analysis of published results. Discuss which key scientific or technological problems they solve, how they contribute to the existing knowledge system, or have an impact on future research or practical applications.
• Methods: Describe the experimental design, materials used, and methods employed in a concise manner. Focus on the essential details that are necessary to understand the results.
• Results: Present the main findings in a clear and organized way. Use tables, figures, and graphs as necessary to illustrate the results.
• Discussion: Interpret the results and discuss their implications for the field. Compare your findings with previous research, if necessary. Address any limitations of the study and suggest directions for future research.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main points and emphasize the significance of your findings.
• References (no more than 10): List all references cited.
Guidelines for FOE Letter
In FOE, a "Letter" is a type of article that typically presents a significant and timely report of new research findings. It is typically shorter in length compared to a full-length research article and is designed to quickly disseminate important results to the scientific community. It is often a fast-tracked publication due to its urgency and importance.
Typically, a FOE "Letter" should better have 1500~2000 words with 3 figures/tables/graphs at most and no more than 10 references.
Here are some guidelines for writing a "Letter":
• Focus: Letters usually concentrate on a single, specific research finding or discovery, rather than provide a comprehensive overview of a topic.
• Originality: Letters should present innovative and significant findings that are of immediate interest to the scientific community.
• Timeliness: Letters often report results that are time-sensitive. Due to their urgency and importance, Letters are typically fast-tracked for immediate publication.
It is suggested to include the following elements in a "Letter":
• Highlight (around 50 words): Provide a concise and informative summary that spotlights crucial findings.
• Introduction: Briefly introduce the research background and the significance of the study, and clearly state the purpose and objectives.
• Methods: Describe the experimental design, materials used, and methods employed in a concise manner. Focus on the essential details that are necessary to understand the results.
• Results: Present the main findings in a clear and organized way. Use tables, figures, and graphs as necessary to illustrate the results.
• Discussion: Interpret the results and discuss their implications for the field. Compare your findings with previous research, if necessary. Address any limitations of the study and suggest directions for future research.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main points and emphasize the significance of your findings.
• References (no more than 10): List all references cited.
Guidelines for FOE Research Highlight
In FOE, a "Research Highlight" is a brief article that provides a concise overview of a recent research study, emphasizing its significance and novelty. It is designed to draw attention to important findings and to provide readers with a quick textual overview of the article's core results and conclusions.
A FOE "Research Highlight" should better have 150~200 words with 1 figure/table/graph at most and 1~2 references.
Here are some guidelines for writing a "Research Highlight":
• Focus: Research Highlights should focus on the core findings and results of the research. Capture the essence of the study and what makes it distinct or innovative
• Clarity and Brevity: The language should be clear and concise, avoiding technical jargon to ensure that readers can understand the importance of the research.
• Structure: While the structure can vary, a common approach is to start with the research conclusion, followed by the research motivation and contribution, and then an explanation of the method used and core findings.
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