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Abstract

The abstract is a reviewer's first impression of the quality and complexity of a study. The first few sentences should briefly introduce the topic and aim(s) of the study. A good abstract describes the methods used and summarizes the key results. Finally, the conclusions should be made in a short and clear statement. It is the reviewer’s job to assess whether the claims made in the abstract faithfully represent the findings presented.