| Type | Purpose | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research | An original empirical question with a transparent design, methods, results, and limitations. | Two or more independent reviewers |
| Systematic / Scoping Review | A reproducible evidence synthesis with a protocol, search strategy, selection process, and appropriate appraisal. | Two or more independent reviewers |
| Review | A critical, balanced synthesis that makes its selection of evidence and limitations clear. | External peer review |
| Methods | A methodological contribution with a worked application and evidence of its strengths and limits. | External peer review |
| Governance / Policy Analysis | An analysis of institutions, rules, standards, or accountability with an explicit analytical framework. | External peer review |
| Ethics / Philosophy | A sustained argument that engages relevant scholarship, counterarguments, and practical implications. | External peer review |
| Consensus / Position | A clearly described consensus process with participant selection, interests, methods, and areas of disagreement. | External peer review |
| Editorial / Commentary | A concise perspective, debate, or interpretation. This category is labeled separately from research. | Editorial assessment; external review when needed |
Editors may request a different article type. Article type and review status are identified in the published record. Discuss the appropriate length with the responsible editor.